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‘Hacks’ Hannah Einbinder Gets More Vocal Despite NYC Arrest
Hannah Einbinder will not be silenced after being detained at a New York City protest, continuing a pattern of using her public platform to address issues she feels strongly about.
This incident doesn’t seem to be new to the “Hacks” star, as it is not her first time taking on people and speaking about the conflict.
Her recent comments about Ed Sheeran and her earlier remarks at the Emmy Awards show that she has continued to make her views known, even when they attract criticism.
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out After Being Detained In New York
Einbinder doesn’t appear to be capable of not speaking what she believes in, as her latest comments came after she and Susan Sarandon were detained during a mass sit-in outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.
Entertainment Weekly reported that more than 100 protesters were reportedly taken into custody, although the NYPD did not confirm specific arrests to the outlet.
The demonstration took place as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Elliot Page, Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Sherman, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker and comedian Caleb Hearon were also among the celebrities photographed at the protest, although Page and Nixon were not detained.
After being released, the “Hacks” star returned to Instagram with a statement about why she participated in the demonstration. She said that if footage of her and her friends being detained brought attention to anything, she wanted it to draw attention to what she described as the devastating war being waged against Palestinians and the situation in Southern Lebanon.
She also criticized both major U.S. political parties for what she described as their support for Netanyahu. Einbinder concluded her statement by saying, “Let us not mistake the spectacle for the story: genocide is the headline, and it is time for it to end.”
Hannah Einbinder Has Been Increasingly Vocal About Palestine
The detention did not appear to mark the beginning of Einbinder’s public advocacy. Instead, it came after months of increasingly direct comments about Palestine, politics, and the entertainment industry.
As Entertainment Weekly previously reported, Einbinder has been vocal about her support for Palestinians. During the 2025 Emmy Awards, after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks,” she ended her acceptance speech with, “Go Birds, f-ck ICE, and free Palestine.”
She later explained why speaking about the conflict was important to her. Einbinder said she had friends in Gaza working as frontline workers and doctors and described the issue as one that was “very dear to my heart.”
She also spoke about separating Jewish identity from the actions of the Israeli government, explaining that she felt an obligation to make that distinction because of her own Jewish background.
Hannah Einbinder Previously Spoke Out Against Spencer Pratt
Einbinder’s willingness to speak about politics has also extended beyond the conflict in the Middle East. Earlier this year, she publicly addressed Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor.
As The Blast reported, Einbinder said she would not vote for the former “The Hills” star and criticized his political campaign after he received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Speaking at the Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, she said, “It’s important to resist that.”
Einbinder also described her decision as “pragmatic” and said there were no perfect candidates. She subsequently referenced Lisa Rinna, joking that she agreed with Rinna’s opposition to Pratt’s candidacy.
Hannah Einbinder Also Took Aim At Ed Sheeran
Just days before the New York protest, Einbinder was once again at the center of a political conversation after criticizing Ed Sheeran amid controversy surrounding Macklemore.
Per The Blast, Einbinder directed a pointed message at Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s “Loop” Tour.
Macklemore had made pro-Palestinian statements during performances, including saying “Free Palestine,” before being dropped from the tour.
Einbinder responded with a sarcastic message aimed at Sheeran, writing, “Ed Sheeran, I say this as a ginger. I hope you get a REALLY bad sunburn,” before sharing a poem by Guatemalan activist Otto René Castillo.
Sheeran subsequently said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the promoter rather than by him.
The English singer also said that while he has personal views about the conflict, he chooses not to discuss them publicly and described his concerts as spaces for “unity, joy, escapism, love, and a place for everyone to feel welcome.”
Hannah Einbinder’s Protest Comes As Susan Sarandon Faces Career Questions
Sarandon, who was also detained alongside Einbinder, has also been known to be outspoken about Palestine.
The timing is notable because the “Thelma & Louise” actress recently discussed the professional consequences she believes she has experienced after speaking publicly about Palestine.
As The Blast previously reported, Sarandon confessed her career had not fully recovered from comments she made at a pro-Palestinian rally in 2023. She said she continued losing movie opportunities, claiming that some agencies were still telling people not to hire her.
Sarandon also apologized for her 2023 remarks while maintaining her support for the pro-Palestinian movement.
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Mean Girls debuted in theaters on April 30, 2004 — but the teen film is celebrated annually on October 3, thanks to one of the movie’s most memorable scenes.
The film is responsible for creating iconic lines including, “On Wednesdays, we wear pink” and “Is butter a carb?” But when Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett) innocently asked Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), “What day is it?” and she replied, “It’s October 3,” no one could have predicted it would become the movie’s unofficial holiday.
“And as I sat there on October 3rd, I realized no one else on the planet will ever understand how weird it is to be me today,” Bennett wrote via Instagram in October 2021, sharing a clip of himself at the airport.
That same day, Bennett teamed up with his Hallmark costar Robert Buckley to playfully recreate his Mean Girls scene. “I’m a little rusty,” Bennett joked after saying the wrong date on camera. “@robertearlbuckley looks sexy with his hair pushed back?” he added, quoting another iconic line from the rom-com.
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A 10-year-old Tennessee girl escaped a man who allegedly tore out her bedroom window’s air conditioning unit and kidnapped her into the woods, where police said he tied her to a tree and threatened to sexually assault her.
The accused kidnapper, Steven Devonte Harris, was arrested the evening of Wednesday, September 23, in connection with the abduction earlier that morning, according to a news release shared the next day by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Harris, 30, of Newbern, is charged with two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and attempted rape of a child.
According to authorities, Harris forcibly abducted the 10-year-old girl from her Newbern home, threatened and assaulted her.
A missing juvenile girl from Memphis, Tennessee, has been located and saved after she was allegedly found at a man’s home in North Carolina, police confirmed. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office revealed in a press release on Monday, March 2, that they received a report about a girl from Memphis who was initially reported missing […]
The child’s mother, Crystal Brown, said in a social media post that a man tore her daughter’s AC window unit out, then abducted her by dragging her out of the home, per WMC-TV.
“He ripped out the window AC to her bedroom window & drug her out of the house into the woods!!!!!!!,” Brown wrote in a Facebook post, which was edited to note her child was ultimately safe.
A police report obtained by the TV station states that in the woods, the man used a belt to tie the 10-year-old to a tree, held a knife at her throat and threatened he’d rape her.
The girl eventually found a way to escape and went to a neighbor, seeking help, before Harris “caught up with her again,” according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The neighbor’s “quick actions helped save her life,” the agency’s news release said.
A neighbor who spoke with WBBJ-TV said she awoke to the sound of screaming around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday and that the girl fled to her aunt’s home near the child’s mother’s residence. The neighbor also said the alleged kidnapper ran after the girl’s aunt went outside holding a spiked bat.
“We arrived on the scene shortly after that,” Newbern Police Department Chief Greg Barr said, per the TV station. “The child was taken to the hospital just to be checked out, but she appeared to be fine. And again, that’s a blessing. We thank God that child was not seriously hurt or injured.”
Harris was identified as the suspect after evidence related to the abduction was tested for DNA, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Rapid DNA processing confirmed his identity, leading to his arrest.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Harris had retained legal counsel.
Harris was detained at the Dyer County Jail, according to authorities.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are looking well and truly loved-up in the City of Love.
Posting via her Instagram on Friday, September 25, Kardashian, 45, shared a carousel of photos and footage which show the pair enjoying a trip to Paris.
In one sizzling snap, the Skims founder and the Formula 1 star, 41, are seen locking lips underneath the iconic Eiffel Tower in the French capital.
Another intimate image shows the duo casually lying in bed next to one another as they take a selfie.
Kim Kardashian is flaunting her romance with Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton. Cuddling up to her boyfriend, 41, in a string of PDA-filled selfies shared via Instagram on Sunday, August 9, Kardashian, 45, gripped the athlete’s arm and waist in two frames while other photos showed him with his arms wrapped around her. Another snap, […]
In other photos, Kardashian posed in a figure-hugging gold gown with a low-cut neckline, including in an image where she cozied up to Hamilton. The reality TV star also posed in the number while taking photos with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop, while the structure was lit up at night in a similar hue.
It appears Kardashian and Hamilton even had time to squeeze in romantic date nights, as other photos featured a table set for two and adorned with candles and flowers. Another snap showed two VIP passes to Celine Dion’s “A Night to Remember” residency performance.
Kardashian’s followers couldn’t wait to give the couple’s Paris trip their stamp of approval in the comments section.
One social media user dubbed the post, “Perfection in Paris” while others gushed over how beautiful and happy Kardashian appeared. One enthusiastic follower even begged, “Plz get married, I love this for u.”
Kardashian and Hamilton’s display of affection comes after a source told Us last month that their relationship had continued to develop as the pair keep falling harder and harder for one another.
Kim Kardashian and Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton are showing their romance. The pair were spotted packing on the PDA in Malibu, California, on Monday, April 20, while swimming in the ocean. Kardashian, 45, rolled down her wetsuit to reveal a bikini top while Hamilton, 41, sported a black T-shirt and black shorts. While on […]
“Kim and Lewis are still very serious and committed to their relationship,” the insider told Us on August 14. “It is the real deal for Kim and something she hasn’t experienced in a long time. They had a whirlwind summer together, and both are extremely busy with work right now.
Us confirmed in February that Kardashian and Hamilton’s longtime friendship had evolved into something more. After they were spotted enjoying time together during multiple public outings, including Super Bowl LX, an insider told Us that Hamilton was also enjoying time with Kardashian’s children. (Kardashian shares daughter North, 13, son Saint, 10, daughter Chicago, 8, and son Psalm, 7, with her ex-husband Kanye West.)
“Lewis loves kids, so it’s been fun for him,” the insider told Us at the time. “The kids think Lewis is really cool, especially Chicago and Saint, who are completely fascinated by the fact that he drives race cars for a living.”
Cheers! There will be a lot of that this weekend as Sin City welcomes the inaugural Drink Las Vegas four-day event. With lots of spirits, food tastings, chef appearances, and celebrity guests, the event promises to make a splash in multiple locations on the Las Vegas Strip.
Drink Las Vegas began on Thursday night with a Signature Tasting opening night event hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten with special guests Shaquille O’Neal and Sammy Hagar at the Yucca Pool at ARIA. The Blast was in attendance for the first night of the inaugural event. The vibe was top tier with dancers, drinks, food, and fun all around.
Drink Las Vegas Takes Over Sin City With Cocktails, Chefs, And Celebrity Guests
The four-day event kicked off on Thursday night with a Signature Tasting event at ARIA. With plenty of food and drink samples to go around (and around, and around), it was a delicious event that offered a great backdrop, perfect weather, and lots of friendly interactions.
There are two more Signature Events, as well as many other events throughout the weekend. On Friday night, Signature Tasting: A Night of Excellence with the James Beard Foundation presented by Marriott Bonvoy, will be hosted by Tom Colicchio and Tiffany Derry. On Saturday night, the Signature Tasting will be Timeless Taste: Celebrating the Legacy of Las Vegas presented by Marriott Bonvoy, will be hosted by Michael Mina, Masaharu Morimoto, and Wolfgang Puck.
Other events throughout the weekend include curated lunches and dinners, wine tastings, a special no-proof dinner, cocktail parties, and after party events. Many events also include celebrity guests.
Local Chef Alex Reznik Participated In Thursday Night’s Signature Tasting Event
Alex Reznik, known for his appearances on “Top Chef” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” as well as being a restaurant owner in Henderson, participated in the opening night Signature Tasting event.
When asked why it was important for him to participate in Drink Las Vegas, he simply said, “this is a real food event.”
“Three days, chefs coming in from all over the country, incredible bartenders, restaurants, booze, food, and it’s happening in Vegas,” Reznik told The Blast exclusively. “This is my city. If we’re inviting everybody over, I want to be in the kitchen.”
Reznik isn’t just excited about his own cooking; he’s also ready to indulge in all the other chef’s tastings. He said he’s been looking forward to “eating everybody else’s sh-t.”
“We spend our lives stuck inside our own kitchens worrying about our own food,” he added. “Give me three days to eat what everybody else is doing, drink something good, talk a little sh-t, and steal a few ideas, sorry, inspiration; we call it inspiration.”
‘It Puts Vegas In The Middle Of The Conversation’
Reznik explained that an event like Drink Las Vegas “puts Vegas in the middle of the conversation.”
“You bring great chefs and bartenders from around the country here, mix them with the people cooking and pouring in Vegas every night, and everybody gets better,” he said. “And selfishly, I love that people come here for the festival and get to see there’s a whole other Vegas food scene once you get off the Strip.”
When asked what it is about Sin City that makes the culinary and cocktail scene so unique, Reznik said, “Vegas is weird, and I mean that in the best possible way.” He explained that everyone comes here from somewhere, bringing their “own food, their own influences, and their own bad habits.”
“Then Vegas screws with it a little,” Reznik shared. “There aren’t a lot of rules here. That’s what makes it fun.”
Alex Reznik Hopes Everyone Eats ‘Something They Weren’t Expecting’ At Drink Las Vegas
As for what Reznik served at night one of Drink Las Vegas: “oxtail terrine, crispy chicken skin, red and green zhug.” He said that “oxtail is already fatty, sticky, beefy, and kind of filthy in the best possible way.”
“Then I put crispy chicken skin on it because apparently I don’t know when to stop,” he added. “The zhug saves everybody. Hot, acidic, fresh, herby. Fat needs acid and heat or eventually you’re just eating grease. Call it an oxtail terrine and it sounds fancy. Really, it’s just meat, crispy skin, and hot sauce.”
Paired with the right drink, any dish can be slightly elevated.
“With something like oxtail, I want the drink to fight back,” he said. “Acid, bitterness, bubbles, spice—something to clean you up and send you right back in.”
For locals and visitors alike, Reznik hopes that they enjoy the event and “eat something they weren’t expecting.” His advice, “Don’t come and eat the same sh-t you eat every Tuesday.”
“Try something weird. Drink something you can’t pronounce,” he said. “Find a chef you’ve never heard of. Then find a local Vegas restaurant you didn’t know existed.”
The sign of a successful event according to Reznik is leaving “overfed and slightly overserved,” as well as having a list of new places you want to try out in the near future.
About Alex Reznik’s Restaurants: SMKD And Hayworth
Reznik owns two restaurants in Henderson, just outside of Las Vegas.
“SMKD and Hayworth are basically the two sides of my brain fighting with each other,” he told The Blast. “SMKD BBQ is smoke, meat, ridiculous sandwiches, sauce on your shirt. It’s not precious. It’s supposed to be f-cking delicious. Hayworth is what happens when I behave myself. A little.”
Hayworth is the neighborhood steakhouse with “great beef, live fire, serious cocktails, caviar, some Eastern European weirdness, and food that occasionally makes you ask, ‘Why the f-ck did he put that together?’”
Both locations are just miles apart from each other, making it easy to visit one for lunch and the other for dinner when in the area. While they are both “built for locals,” they are the kind of restaurants visitors to the area would want to eat in as well.
As far as what the future holds for Reznik, he’s working on a few things around Vegas that he can’t quite publicly speak of just yet, but he did say he’s building more and he’s far from done.
For more information about Drink Las Vegas, visit the website. To learn more about Hayworth or SMKD BBQ, visit their websites.
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Kylie Kelce has been a bareMinerals fan since high school. Decades later, she’s still reaching for the brand’s iconic mineral foundation.
As heard on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the loose powder foundation gives her the complexion she wants without making her freckles disappear, making it an especially appealing pick for anyone who prefers makeup that still looks like skin. Kelce loves the way the foundation gives her a blurred, buildable finish while allowing her natural freckles to show through. Her go-to is the brand’s Original Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 15, which is currently available on Amazon for $40.
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The appeal is easy to understand: The loose mineral formula can be layered from sheer to fuller coverage, so you can customize how much complexion coverage you actually want. It also has mineral SPF 15 and a lightweight, breathable finish, making it a versatile option for everyday makeup.
If there’s one beauty pain point among those with mature skin, it’s concealer settling into those teeny tiny fine lines underneath the eyes. Thankfully, Lisa Kudrow has proven you don’t have to give in to under-eye creases in the name of coverage. The Friends star took to the red carpet at the Emmys to show […]
And while Kelce’s reason for sticking with it is personal, the formula has plenty of features that explain its longevity. The five-ingredient formula uses minerals including titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica and iron oxides, and bareMinerals says it delivers a naturally luminous finish while helping blur the appearance of pores and imperfections.
Amazon shoppers are also giving the longtime staple plenty of love. One shopper loves how many color options the brand offers, noting how you can “easily find shades that match your skin tone, ensuring a seamless and natural look.”
Another shopper echoed Kelce’s sentiments, raving about the “soft, natural finish” this foundation gives “without looking heavy or overly matte.”
If you’ve been searching for a foundation that evens things out without completely masking your natural complexion, Kelce’s longtime beauty staple is worth a look. Shop the mineral foundation for $40 on Amazon!
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Jodie Turner-Smith has been named in a new lawsuit, alleging that she reportedly helped facilitate her brother’s sexual misconduct.
The Queen & Slim actress, 40, and her brother, Richard Smith, are being sued by three Jane Does, according to Thursday, September 24, court documents obtained by Us. The unidentified plaintiffs accused Turner-Smith of allegedly providing her brother with housing, transportation and financial support despite her apparent awareness and enablement of his misdeeds. (TMZ was first to report the news.)
In the lawsuit, Smith allegedly invited the women to parties, where they each claimed to have encountered drugs, firearms and multiple individuals engaging in sexual activities. Jane Doe 3, for her part, also alleged that Smith offered her housing in exchange for sexual benefits. She said that she stayed for several months, where Smith allegedly forced himself on her, before she left several months later after feeling unsafe.
Turner-Smith, for her part, is accused of property-related negligence, negligence per se, child endangerment and aiding and abetting.
Jodie Turner-Smith claimed that her estranged husband, Joshua Jackson, owes her child support and spousal support amid their divorce. Turner-Smith, 38, alleged in new court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Monday, December 23, that Jackson, 46, has not paid her any child support since news broke in October 2023 that they parted ways. She […]
“Plaintiffs further allege that Turner-Smith’s role is distinct from Smith’s alleged direct
conduct,” court docs read. “Plaintiffs contend that the evidence described below supports an inference that Turner-Smith knew of significant dangers associated with Smith and, despite that knowledge, continued to provide or make available resources that enabled Smith to maintain housing, transportation, and a lifestyle in which the alleged conduct continued.”
Per the accusers, Turner-Smith should be held liable on “on the specific acts, omissions, knowledge, assistance, resources, and property-related conduct” regarding the complaints against Smith. Jane Doe 2, for her part, alleged that Smith also made comments about the model to her that insinuated Turner-Smith was aware of his alleged drug operation. Per the plaintiff, Turner-Smith helped her brother pay for narcotics, other bills and gifted him an Audi vehicle that he used to allegedly transport packages.
The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory, punitive and statutory damages.
While Hollywood may appear to be all glitz and glam on the surface, the industry has seen its fair share of scandals through the years. The New York Times and the New Yorker first published investigative pieces in 2017 that accused disgruntled movie producer Harvey Weinstein of decades of sexual assault and harassment. Soon after, Weinstein stood trial and was […]
Turner-Smith has vehemently denied the accusations.
“This is a fictional lawsuit filed by someone who has been harassing Jodie while hiding behind the name Jane Doe. The claims are not true,” Turner-Smith’s spokesperson told TMZ in a statement. “This is an abuse of the legal system, allowing someone to make up facts and file meritless legal documents.”
The rep further claims that the three accusers are actually one person claiming to be three Does. Us has reached out to Turner-Smith and Smith’s reps for comment.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Justin Verlander had the support of his wife, Kate Upton, and their two kids for a special career moment for the baseball star.
The MLB icon, 43, was joined by Upton, 34, and their daughter Genevieve, 7, and son Bellamy, 1, at a pregame retirement ceremony at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, September 25.
Verlander was honored by the Detroit Tigers at his final start of his 21-season career and shared a message to the team’s fans at a press conference on Friday afternoon.
“I feel like I ran my race. I gave it everything I had,” Verlander said, per MLive.
He added, “I see my daughter, who’s seven now, and how fast that goes and how much of that time frame I’ve missed already. I have a 1-year-old son now. I know that I’m going to be able to be there for him and experience more of that childhood that I missed, unfortunately, with my daughter. Also be there for her in some very formative years coming up.”
Verlander added that getting married and having children had “tremendously” impacted his career, and helped him see things in a new light.
“I’m a different person now because of them, and I’ve loved every moment of it, growing into a different person. There’s a quote that I like that says, ‘What’s the point of living life if you don’t let life change you?’” he shared.
Kate Upton, Justin Verlander and family. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The athlete and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model first met while working together in February 2012 on the set of a commercial for the Major League Baseball 2K12 video game.
The pair dated on and off before getting engaged in May 2016. The following year, Verlander and Upton tied the knot in a ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.
“I feel so lucky that I got to marry my best friend!!” Upton tweeted after the wedding. “Thank you to our family and friends for making this weekend so fun and magical!”
Verlander heaped praise on Upton during an interview with Bleacher Report in August 2018, crediting her being an incredible support to him during challenging periods.
“She was instrumental in me not … like, jumping off a bridge. I was depressed and kind of just upset at the world and trying to hide my own s**t,” he told the outlet, explaining Upton helped him get through his hernia surgery and recovery.
He added: “F**k, man, she was what I needed. I don’t like to talk to people about being hurt. As athletes, you’re not supposed to. It’s an excuse. … But she was someone I could talk to. I mean, basically a therapist. Somebody I could trust with … worries about my career. Worries about, ‘Can I make it?’ Worries about what I’m going through to get back. And just the overall s**tiness of it all.”
In November 2018, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Genevieve. Their son, Bellamy followed in June 2025.
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M. Night Shyamalan Officially Confirms the Fate of His Superhero Franchise [Exclusive]
While M. Night Shyamalan has been a polarizing director throughout his time in Hollywood, it can’t be denied that he’s always had unique ideas. The two-time Oscar nominee broke out in a big way in 1999 with the release of his psychological thriller The Sixth Sense, featuring one of film’s all-time great twists that flips its most iconic line on its head. Just one year later, he’d return with Unbreakable, his take on a superhero film in a time before the MCU, The Dark Knight, and the revitalization of comic book movies. Reuniting with Bruce Willis and featuring Samuel L. Jackson, he delivered what was, at the time, a more nuanced look than most at the nature of superpowers and what it means to have them in a complicated world centered on a man learning the bounds of his abilities. Split and Glass helped expand the world and themes into a complete trilogy with a climactic showdown between the Overseer, the Horde (James McAvoy), and Elijah Price.
Yet, there have been questions about the potential for more stories within the wider Unbreakable universe. The demand for mature superhero media has grown over the years, with The Boys and Invincible earning high marks for how they confront the harsh realities of superpowered beings, and the video game Dispatch taking a more grounded approach to the relationships between villains reforming as heroes in a society they’re naturally a part of. Shyamalan has previously kept the door open for the right story, but he’s kept busy with other projects since, from Old to Trap and Knock at the Cabin. Now, for several reasons, he’s unlikely to release another film in his comic-inspired series.
During a conversation with Collider’s Steve Weintraub to discuss his sweeping retrospective at this year’s Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque, he was asked if there was a chance of another entry in the universe, even if it involved new characters. He responded simply, “I don’t think so.”
He did admit that he had some ideas for similarly superpowered characters that could theoretically go through similar thematic journeys to that of Willis’ Overseer as they wrestled with their abilities, but he’s not necessarily thinking about them in the context of Unbreakable. It’s also not a world he believes he can revisit without the retired Willis involved.
“Partly because Bruce [Willis] is so central to that. But I have characters in my head that pop into my head, and one in particular that could easily coexist in that universe. It just pops into my head, ‘Oh, wow. That’s a really cool character that has a power.’ And so this one that I have in my head that popped in could easily be in that world, but I don’t want to jam it in and force it into something. It’s more I just like thinking of contemporary supernatural characters that could easily be in a comic book.”
M. Night Shyamalan’s Next Project Is a Collaboration With Nicholas Sparks
Shyamalan has been relatively quiet since Trap debuted in 2024, but his absence from the big screen won’t last much longer. On February 5, 2027, he’ll release his next film, Remain, a romantic supernatural thriller that emerged from an idea he developed with romance novelist extraordinaire Nicholas Sparks. The two will bring their own touches to the story in their respective mediums, making both the film and book a unique take on the same core story that plays to their respective strengths. Jake Gyllenhaal will lead the cast as Tate Gordon, an architect designing a summer home for his friend in Cape Cod, still haunted by the death of his sister. He experiences a jolt of life, however, upon meeting a curious young woman named Wren (Phoebe Dynevor). Shyamalan will also have a role to play in front of the camera, joining Julie Hagerty, Tracy Ifeachor, Jay O. Sanders, and Ashley Walters among the supporting group.
Stay tuned here at Collider for more from our conversation with Shyamalan.
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Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:
• Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly are “seriously dating” after meeting at Taylor Swift‘s wedding to Travis Kelce in July, a source told Us. The actress recently jetted to Italy to support MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, at the Vogue World: Milano runway show on September 22.
• Taylor Swift explained that her new song “Patient Zero” was inspired by a friend’s story about being contacted by an ex’s girlfriend seeking guidance, telling Capital FM the experience seemed to resonate with “all of us.” The track appears on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, and its music video — starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell — debuts at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27.
• Jason Kelce urged San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk to sue the NFL for defamation after the league fined him $14,926 for what officials called an “imitation of chugging beer” during a celebration. Juszczyk, nicknamed Juice, insists he was drinking juice, not alcohol, and has appealed the fine ahead of a hearing.
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One of the most influential film noir classics ever made is streaming for free this month as part of the soft-launch of a brand-new platform that is slated to launch in earnest in October. The movie in question is considered a major inspiration behind the French New Wave, and has influenced directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Jean-Luc Godard. Interestingly, it is widely believed that the briefcase MacGuffin in Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction was directly inspired by a similar object in the film noir classic, although Tarantino has downplayed the overlap as mostly coincidental. He has, however, admitted that the movie in question inspired Bruce Willis’ character in Pulp Fiction.
The classic was released in 1955 and directed by Robert Aldrich. Starring Ralph Meeker as a private investigator who becomes embroiled in a mystery after picking up a female hitchhiker, the movie notably marked the feature film debut of Cloris Leachman. The movie wasn’t very successful in its initial release, which was further hampered by criticism aimed at its themes and characters. Committees claimed that the movie would be a negative influence on the youth. Tarantino was certainly influenced by it; he went on to say years later in an interview, “I wanted Butch to be a complete f***ing a**hole. I wanted him to be basically like Ralph Meeker as Mike Hammer in Aldrich’s movie. I wanted him to be a bully and a jerk, except that when he’s with his girlfriend, Fabienne, he’s a sweetheart.”
Here’s Where You Can Watch the Film Noir Classic for Free
Tarantino was talking, of course, about Kiss Me Deadly. Now considered “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress, the movie holds a near-perfect “Certified Fresh” 98% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “An intriguing, wonderfully subversive blend of art and commerce, Kiss Me Deadly is an influential noir classic.” The film is available for free on JustWatch TV, the new free streaming platform set to launch in October with a host of other classics. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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May 18, 1955
- Runtime
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106 Minutes
- Director
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Robert Aldrich
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