Perez Hilton reportedly believes his recent mental health crisis was a “spiritual attack” connected to the Christian faith he embraced after surviving a life-threatening medical emergency earlier this year. The celebrity blogger remains hospitalized in Florida after harming himself during a disturbing TikTok livestream.
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As he continues receiving medical and psychiatric treatment, an insider claims Hilton is trying to understand the incident through both mental health care and his newfound religious beliefs. “Hilton is convinced that he was under spiritual attack. This is spiritual warfare,” the source told the Daily Mail. “He believes that the devil is not happy that he became a Christian, and was doing whatever to attack him.”
The insider claimed Hilton has become “more committed to his faith than ever” since the incident. “And it’s Biblical that the closer one draws to Christ, the more the enemy will attack. He believes that’s what happened,” the source said.
Hilton reportedly does not currently have access to his phone or the internet. Instead, his days have been centered on medical treatment, prayer, and reading the Bible. “He’s reading his Bible and praying while getting treatment,” the insider shared. “Leaning on Christ like never before. He’s really leaning in.”
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The source also claimed Hilton has gained greater clarity about his recovery and recognizes that he needs help in multiple areas. “He’s got a clarity now that he didn’t have before. He knows what he needs to do. He is going to get better,” the insider said. “He will treat this every way he can: medically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is a physical and mental problem that also has a spiritual dimension.”
Hilton is reportedly being held under Florida’s Baker Act. The law permits an involuntary mental health examination when specific legal criteria are met, including evidence that a person may pose a danger to themselves or others because of a mental illness.
Hilton sustained numerous injuries during the livestream and reportedly required stitches for dozens of wounds. He is also said to have suffered broken bones during a fall, leaving him with limited mobility. His physical condition has reportedly begun to improve. “That’s given him some real encouragement. If his physical health is improving, then mentally and spiritually he must be improving as well,” the source said.
Following the August incident, Hilton’s family confirmed that he was receiving professional care and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy. As The Blast reported, Hilton’s children, niece and sister had been inside the house shortly before the crisis. His family said they left to prevent the children from witnessing any further trauma once they realized Hilton was harming himself.
A Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said Hilton was alone inside the home when deputies arrived. Authorities transported him to a hospital after responding to calls from people who had seen the livestream.
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TikTok subsequently banned Hilton’s account. The company reportedly said its moderation system flagged the broadcast within minutes, although a moderator error delayed its removal.
A source close to the family told the Daily Mail that Hilton’s injuries remain too upsetting for the children to see. They have reportedly not visited him since the incident. The children’s proximity to the crisis has reportedly become an important part of Hilton’s changing outlook. “Before, he was feeling like the world would be better off without him; he’s not there anymore,” the insider said. “He understands that his kids need him, his family needs him, and he has worth. It’s encouraging.”
Hilton’s religious transformation began after he spent 21 days in the hospital earlier this year. The 48-year-old said he developed a stomach ulcer after taking medication without food while battling the flu. The ulcer perforated and led to severe sepsis, emergency surgery, and other medical complications. Hilton was later readmitted with deep vein thrombosis.
While reflecting on the frightening experience in March, Hilton said he had an encounter that completely changed his religious beliefs. “God presented himself to me,” he said through tears. “I was never a believer until now. I could only call it miraculous. And I was very lucid. It was real. And this has been life-changing. I’m so grateful.”
Hilton explained that he was raised Catholic but had never considered himself a true believer. “And I grew up Catholic. I was baptized, had my Communion, was confirmed, and went to a Jesuit school for seven years. But I was never a believer until now,” he said.
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The experience inspired Hilton to begin taking his children to church and reassess how he had treated people throughout his career.
The Celebrity Blogger Apologized For His Past Behavior
Days after discussing his spiritual experience, Hilton released another video apologizing for the cruel and humiliating celebrity coverage that helped make him famous. “I made a lot of mistakes in my past. We all have. Nobody’s perfect,” he admitted. “But my mistakes are very public. I carry with me deep shame and regret. I’m sorry. I will continue to apologize. I have also reached out to make amends. I have apologized publicly and privately to dozens of people.”
Hilton acknowledged that attention, money, and website traffic once mattered more to him than the damage his coverage caused. “Because I was so selfish, because I didn’t care who I hurt, I just cared about the views, the attention, the money – people hated me,” he said. “Some people enjoyed it, but it felt like most people hated me. And last week, since I’ve been home, I haven’t been getting as much hate, and I’ve been getting love and prayers.”
His website has resumed publishing celebrity news through its small staff, but Hilton remains unable to work while receiving treatment. “He prays all the time. He is still very connected to God after his near-death experience, and he is hoping his guardian angels will guide him towards better health, both mental and physical,” another source told the Daily Mail.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.
With Netflixrolling out K-dramas left and right, the list of their best original works is expanding. Netflix has already released over a dozen K-dramas just this year, including other stellar original content in the Korean language, from the spy action thriller Humint and the goofy action comedy Husbands in Action to the wholesome variety series Take a Hike! and Kian’s Bizarre B&B.
Of course, not every piece of content Netflix produces is a masterpiece, and lots of us learned that the hard way. However, if you’re looking to get into some Korean series and aren’t sure where to start, the streamer absolutely has a very decent list of brilliant shows. Some of them are borderline perfect, and others have already made history, despite being fresh. Here are the Netflix K-dramas where every episode is a masterpiece (in no particular order).
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‘Kingdom’ (2019–2020)
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Kingdom is the first K-drama Netflix has ever released, and it’s not just a pioneer in that aspect. It’s also the first K-drama that combines sageuk, a popular genre in the K-drama world that depicts the (usually) medieval times in South Korea, and horror, in particular the zombie genre. It’s an incredible feat for Netflix and everyone involved in it because every part of it is perfect, from the production value, cinematography, and score to the performances and casting. Kingdom has two six-episode seasons and one prequel in the form of a film, and it’s as close to perfection as possible.
Kingdom is set in the Joseon era, following the Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon) as he looks for a cure for the virus that is rapidly spreading across the kingdom. At the same time, Lee Chang struggles to stay in court after his father contracts the same virus, as rivals from other families try to oust him and take charge of the Royal Court. Ju is joined by the legends of South Korean film and TV, Bae Doona and Ryu Seung-ryong, and if you haven’t seen these GOATs give their best in Kingdom, you’re long overdue for a great time.
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‘All of Us Are Dead’ (2022–Present)
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High school K-dramas are a dime a dozen, but very few command as much attention as All of Us Are Dead has. This Netflix original is another zombie series, just like Kingdom, but this one’s set in modern times and tests the boundaries of school dynamics. However, this isn’t something only high schoolers can relate to; All of Us Are Dead is appealing to viewers of all ages who like to cheer for underdogs, teamwork, and great visual effects. The success of Season 1 was widespread and instant, so much so that people are still counting down the days when Season 2 is going to premiere.
All of Us Are Dead is set within the confines of a Seoul-based high school, when a zombie outbreak overtakes the classrooms after a rabid pet bites one of the students. Across 12 episodes, the dynamics are tested, as well as the humanity and survival instincts of the teachers and students. Season 2 is expected to move outside the school, or at least follow the one student who seems to have a natural immunity to the virus, but the information available to the public is so limited that fans don’t know anything. The only thing Rolling Stone India reported on is that the show might come out in late 2026 or 2027; if it’s the latter, it will have been five years since Season 1 premiered.
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‘If Wishes Could Kill’ (2026)
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Since we’re on the topic of high school K-dramas, If Wishes Could Kill is the most recent Netflix original with the same theme. It represents the first-ever young adult horror K-drama on the streamer (and wider, some claim), and it’s a brilliantly crafted ghost story that pulls out all the stops to make its jumpscares effective and justified. Stacked with a cast of already-beloved newcomers and a couple of experienced actors with a great acting streak, like Jeon So-nee and Roh Jae-won, If Wishes Could Kill may not really be everyone’s cup of tea, but each of its episodes is genuinely highly amusing.
If Wishes Could Kill follows a group of high school friends and their intricate dynamics, tested through the discovery of an app that fulfills wishes. Whoever makes a wish via the app gets it granted almost immediately but also gets a 24-hour countdown until their own death, embodying the very message of the saying: “Be careful what you wish for.” Jeon and Roh portray an odd couple, with Jeon stepping into the role of a shaman who cannot leave her home; there are ghosts, curses, friendships broken, and secret romances, and each aspect of the show comes together very well here. If you still haven’t seen it, its eight one-hour episodes will fill your weekend with joy (and some scares).
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‘D.P.’ (2021–2023)
Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan as Jun-ho and Ho-yeol sitting injured on a couch in DP.Image via Netflix
One of the best K-dramas ever made, period, is D.P., short for Deserter Pursuit. The series was based on the popular web comic of the same name, and the show was co-created by the comic’s author, Kim Bo-tong, and Han Jun-hee, who served as director, co-writer, and producer. A lot of the experiences in the series come from Kim and Han’s mandatory military service, whether it’s something they personally experienced or have only seen or heard of. D.P. sheds light on the bullying, hazing, and humiliation rituals of South Korea’s military service, which often lasts a couple of years and is mandatory for all adult male citizens. With this introduction, one can only imagine the things that happen in the series—there are marginalized characters, depictions of general social dynamics, and the efforts of the officials to cover up incidents for the sake of saving face.
D.P. follows Private Ahn (Jung Hae-in), who joins the military and gets assigned to the deserter pursuit unit because of his exceptional observation skills and a strong sense of justice. He is paired with the seemingly carefree but actually very caring Corporal Han (Koo Kyo-hwan), and through their chases of military deserters, we see how diverse characters are treated and what drives them to run away. Emotionally poignant and incredibly well-made, D.P. is a must-watch for any Netflix viewer.
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Collider Exclusive · Universe Personality Quiz Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong in the Most? Star Wars · Lord of the Rings · Harry Potter · Game of Thrones · Star Trek
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Five legendary universes. Five completely different visions of what the world could be — or already was. One of them is the world your instincts, your values, and your particular way of existing were built for. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🚀Star Wars
💍Lord of the Rings
🧙Harry Potter
👑Game of Thrones
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🖖Star Trek
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What gives your life its deepest sense of meaning? Every universe is built around a different answer to this question.
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Which kind of world do you most want to inhabit? The environment shapes who you become. Choose carefully.
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How do you prefer your conflicts resolved? The shape of a world’s conflicts tells you everything about its soul.
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Who do you want beside you when things get difficult? Your ideal companions reveal the world you were made for.
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What is your relationship with power? How you seek, wield, or resist power is the map of who you are.
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How does your universe treat good and evil? A world’s moral architecture tells you more about it than any map.
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What role would you naturally fall into? Every universe has archetypes. Which one fits you without trying?
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What do you ultimately believe about the future? The answer to this is the clearest window into which universe already lives inside you.
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Your Universe Has Been Chosen You Belong In…
Your answers point to the iconic universe your values, your instincts, and your particular way of seeing the world were built for. This is where you would find your people — and your purpose.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
You believe in the cause — in the idea that freedom is worth fighting for even when the odds are impossible and the empire is vast.
You are drawn to the moral clarity of a universe where hope itself is a form of resistance.
You’d find your people in the Rebellion — a ragtag coalition of true believers held together by conviction more than resources.
Star Wars is fundamentally a story about ordinary people choosing to matter in an extraordinary conflict — and that is exactly your kind of story.
The Force may or may not be with you. But the will to use it for something larger than yourself certainly is.
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Middle-earth
Lord of the Rings
You understand, in the deepest part of yourself, that the journey matters as much as the destination — and that the world’s beauty is worth protecting even at great cost.
Middle-earth is a world of ancient wonder, deep friendship, and a darkness that only retreats when enough small acts of courage accumulate.
You would thrive here because you value the fellowship more than the glory — the road more than the arrival.
Tolkien’s universe rewards patience, loyalty, and the willingness to carry something heavy across a very long distance.
Those are not burdens to you. They are simply how you move through the world.
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The Wizarding World
Harry Potter
You believe that love, loyalty, and doing what’s right are not naive sentiments — they are the most powerful forces in any world, magical or otherwise.
The Wizarding World is a place of wonder hidden in plain sight, where learning is transformative and the bonds you form at school follow you into every battle.
You would flourish here because you take both the magic and the friendships seriously — and you understand that one without the other is incomplete.
Harry Potter’s universe ultimately rewards those who choose to stand for something even when standing is terrifying.
That choice — made quietly, without guarantee — is something you understand completely.
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Westeros · The Known World
Game of Thrones
You see the world clearly — its power structures, its hypocrisies, its brutal arithmetic — and you are not paralysed by that clarity. You use it.
Westeros is a world that rewards intelligence, adaptability, and the willingness to understand that every alliance is also a negotiation.
You would survive here — possibly thrive here — because you don’t confuse the world as it is with the world as you’d like it to be.
Game of Thrones is a story about what happens when the idealists and the realists collide. You are sharp enough to know which one lasts longer.
Winter always comes. You are already prepared.
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The United Federation of Planets
Star Trek
You believe the future is worth building — that curiosity, cooperation, and the expansion of understanding are not just ideals but the most practical path forward for any civilisation.
Star Trek is a universe where the questions matter as much as the answers, and where encountering something utterly alien is cause for wonder rather than fear.
You would belong here because you are fundamentally optimistic about what intelligence and decency can achieve — while being honest about how hard that achievement is.
The Federation is the universe’s most ambitious thought experiment: what if we actually got better?
You don’t just hope that’s possible. You think it’s the only thing worth working toward.
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‘Bloodhounds’ (2023–2026)
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Another Netflix K-drama that follows a pair of well-intentioned guys with awesome chemistry is Bloodhounds, and the way it depicts their dynamic is incredibly wholesome and fun. While the friendship (both on-screen and real-life) between Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi is the heart and soul of Bloodhounds, the body that surrounds their relationship is a meticulously crafted action series. In fact, the chases, one-on-one fights, and outnumbering battles are all filmed with such precision, excitement, and tension.
Bloodhounds follows Gun-woo (Woo), an amateur boxer who joins a tournament and makes friends with a former Marine, Woo-jin (Lee). The two join forces to take revenge on a dangerous loan shark who bullies Gun-woo’s mother after she fails to pay him back. Bloodhounds has two seasons, and Season 2 follows the two friends some three years later, as they square off against a brand-new enemy testing their physical and emotional limits. Incredible from start to finish, Bloodhounds really is a one-of-a-kind show, and though its violence is probably not everyone’s cup of tea, fans of this type of stuff will surely love it.
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ (2025)
A young man stands next to a young woman wearing a headscarf on a boat in When Life Gives You Tangerines.Image via Netflix
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TIME’s best K-drama of 2025, When Life Gives You Tangerines, is a unique slice-of-life series that would make a stone cry. Starring two stunning and incredibly talented actors, IU and Park Bo-gum, When Life Gives You Tangerines focuses on Jeju Island, a seemingly exotic but often overlooked part of South Korea; the show also depicts the careers and dedication of female divers called haenyeo, who are unique to the island and their profession a UNESCO-declared heritage. The women of Jeju were forced to go diving themselves after many men went to war in 1950, and many women who became divers then are still active in the community.
When Life Gives You Tangerines follows Oh Ae-sun (IU) and Yang Gwan-sik (Park) from their teen years until their old age; the story is divided into four parts (comprised of four episodes each) and depicts, often in a nonlinear way, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s romance, their lives, careers, and trials. The name of the series is a play on the phrase “When life gives you lemons…” but replacing lemons with tangerines, as they’re the official fruit of Jeju. What was once Reply 1988 to people who enjoyed TV in the 2010s is now this show—wholesome, pivotal for culture and history, and a great representation of the Korean Wave.
‘The Glory’ (2022–2023)
Song Hye-kyo holding and looking at a single flower in a scene from The Glory.Image via Netflix
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The most talked-about K-drama of the 2020s is undoubtedly The Glory, a revenge story that is elaborate, dark, and sinister, and yet emotional and beautiful in so many ways. It’s gritty and grim when it depicts its villains but soft and seething with rage when it focuses on the heroine, played beautifully by Song Hye-kyo. This is her return to being once again one of the most compelling and stunning female leads in K-drama, but her part is different here; the romance in The Glory is sidelined to give a little more space to the revenge tale, but it’s still there as a reward for witnessing an unraveling of a woman who grew up with violence.
The Glory follows Moon Dong-eun (Song), a substitute teacher in a primary school whose past is muddy. Soon, we learn that Dong-eun is in fact looking for revenge against her former schoolmates, especially the four who relentlessly and brutally bullied her, forcing her to drop out of school completely. She plotted her revenge over the past 19 years, and executes each part with precision, even if it chips away at her own humanity bit by bit. The school violence depicted in the series is, unfortunately, based on real-life events that took place in South Korean schools; The Glory prompted the discussion of systemic cover-ups and peer violence, something that was seemingly ignored until then.
‘The East Palace’ (2026)
A show that combines Kingdom and If Wishes Could Kill, The East Palace is a recent addition to Netflix’s ever-increasing K-drama roster, and this one is borderline perfection. Some moments slow down the plot, but these are minimal and don’t take away from the show’s overall quality. Brilliantly performed, written, and executed, The East Palace is a unique dark fantasy series that takes horror’s best elements and combines them with the star power of Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Cho Seung-woo.
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The East Palace is set in a fictionalized version of the Joseon era, where the King’s (Cho) children keep dying from unknown illnesses. Called to find the root of the problem, spirit-slayer Gu-cheon (Nam) finds out that the King and his family dabbled with sinister forces in the past. Gu-cheon teams up with Saeng-gang (Roh), a court lady who can hear the dead, and the two try to lift the curse all while figuring out their own roles in the scheme. The East Palace is incredibly fun and easy to binge-watch; if you need more proof of its masterpiece status, its current critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes is a perfect 100%. There’s hope for a continuation—there’s definitely material for it—but all that’s left is the hope that Netflix Korea loves its shows as much as their viewers do.
‘We Are All Trying Here’ (2026)
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If you like My Mister and My Liberation Notes, We Are All Trying Here was written by the same author, Park Hae-young, and might be her best work yet. The other two shows depict depression and feelings of inadequacy with precision, but there’s something about We Are All Trying Here that feels like an amalgamation of the two. Park is a master at dividing attention to multiple characters without making them shallow or unfinished; in We Are All Trying Here, she once again tackles the feelings of depression and inadequacy but lines it perfectly with the importance of camaraderie, hope, and openness.
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The show depicts the “reopening” of Hwang Dong-man (D.P.‘s Koo Kyo-hwan), who shut himself off from his friends when they all began making strides in their film careers except for him. Everyone in his college friend group has debuted as a writer, director, or both, and he finds it hard to relate to them, alienating them instead. He soon befriends the quiet but warm screenwriter Eun-ah (Go Youn-jung), who helps him write his first film. Where My Liberation Notes takes slow strokes on purpose, We Are All Trying Here delivers some devastating blows all of a sudden; they’re similarly paced, but this show really takes the time to create an atmosphere where viewers can relate to its characters but also feel intense empathy for some of them. Koo is at his most charismatic here, and his performance is one of the most memorable of the 2020s.
‘Teach You a Lesson’ (2026)
Students taking in the fight in Teach You a Lesson.Image via Netflix
Another show that easily could (and arguably should) have a second season is Teach You a Lesson, an action comedy that is grounded in real life. It was based on a popular web comic but tackles the topics of school violence, systemic cover-ups, and exploitation of education as serious topics; it was both an instant streaming hit, holding the number 1 spot on Netflix for over two consecutive weeks, and a point of controversy because of its vigilante premise. Teachers across South Korea welcomed the depictions of the harshness of the school world, but some didn’t like the part where things are done out of revenge.
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Teach You a Lesson follows a fictional department formed by the Minister of Education (Lee Sung-min) called the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB). The ERPB is led by former Special Forces captain-turned-inspector Na Hwa-jin (Kim Mu-yeol), who, together with his unpredictable Special Forces junior, Im Han-rim (Jin Ki-joo) and mild-mannered techie Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon), investigates cases of violence in high schools across South Korea. However, their cases aren’t only rooted in student-on-student violence, but also in all forms of malversations in the education system, from professors taking bribes to students getting caught up in gambling schemes. It’s feel-good, fun, and incredibly addictive; Teach You a Lesson is probably the best K-drama of 2026, though competition is very high and still very active.
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The year 2008 is important in the history of superhero movies because it produced two industry-altering hits — Marvel’s Iron Man and Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight. Both movies changed the way Hollywood makes tentpoles, and their influence can be felt to this day. There was, however, a third superhero movie that came out in the summer of 2008. The movie was a bigger hit at the box office than Iron Man, and was primed for a sequel that was never made. Conversations about the long-rumored follow-up resurface from time to time, but no concrete progress has been made on the project in nearly two decades. That said, the original movie was recently added to the free streaming library of Pluto TV, making it easier to access for an audience that likely wasn’t born when it was first released.
The movie in question was directed by Peter Berg, with Will Smith in the lead role of an immortal superpowered being who wastes his life on drinking and debauchery. When he saves the life of a PR professional played by Jason Bateman, he agrees to an image makeover that projects him in a more favorable light. What he doesn’t realize is that he is part of a duo of immortal superheroes whose powers decline when they come into proximity with each other. His other half is played by Charlize Theron, who would revisit the same themes years later in The Old Guard and its sequel, The Old Guard 2.
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Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
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💀Punisher
⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
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Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
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You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
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You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
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Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
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You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
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Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
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You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
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The Forgotten 2008 Superhero Movie Is Streaming for Free
We’re talking, of course, about Hancock. Produced on a reported budget of $150 million, the movie made nearly $630 million worldwide. It was co-written by none other than Breaking Bad‘s Vince Gilligan, and was co-produced by an even more unexpected person: Michael Mann. Hancock received mediocre reviews, and is now sitting at a 42% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Though it begins with promise, Hancock suffers from a flimsy narrative and poor execution.” The latest update for a sequel came in 2025, when Smith hinted that Zendaya may be involved. With I Am Legend 2 in the works, it wouldn’t be surprising if Hancock is resurrected as well. You can watch the movie on Pluto TV, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
2026 has been a great year for fans of fantasy TV shows, with HBO dropping two big-budget series that dominated watchlists for months. The first big HBO fantasy series to wow the world was the debut season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones spin-off show following Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg. The show takes place over only a few days at a small jousting tournament, which is a considerable departure from Thrones shows of the past. HBO also struck gold with the third season of House of the Dragon, and the streamer has also confirmed that the fourth and final season will be released in 2028. There are plans to shoot it in 2027. Prime Video is also bringing back The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power back for Season 3 in November.
While it’s good to see new seasons of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon tear up streaming charts, it was the original Game of Thrones show that paved the way for either of its spin-offs to even exist. There was even some initial apprehension about the first season of House of the Dragon after the disastrous Game of Thrones series finale, and while the show hasn’t been perfect, it’s managed to win over most fans of the original Game of Thrones show. What’s even more impressive is Game of Thrones‘ current streaming run — although it’s been more than six years since the show went off the air,Game of Thrones is still among HBO’s most-watched titles in more than 25 countries around the world.
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Collider Exclusive · Game of Thrones Personality Quiz Which Game of Thrones House Do You Belong To? Stark · Lannister · Targaryen · Baratheon · Tyrell
Five great houses. Five completely different answers to the same question: how do you hold power in a world that will take it from you the moment you stop paying attention? Eight questions will determine where your loyalties — and your nature — truly lie.
🐺Stark
🦁Lannister
🐉Targaryen
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🦌Baratheon
🌹Tyrell
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Someone powerful is acting dishonourably and everyone knows it. What do you do? In Westeros, the answer to this question has ended more than one great house.
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What is the source of your power? Every house endures because of something. What is it for yours?
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Who do you truly fight for? Strip away the banners and the words. The honest answer tells you everything.
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How do you deal with your enemies? A house’s method reveals its character as clearly as its words ever could.
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What kind of ruler do you believe in? Westeros is full of answers to this question. Most of them end badly.
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You suffer a devastating loss. How does your house respond? How a house handles defeat tells you more about it than how it handles victory.
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Which of these truths about Westeros do you most believe? Every house has a philosophy. This is yours.
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The Iron Throne is within reach. What do you do? The answer reveals not just your ambition — but your character.
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The Maester Has Spoken Your House Is…
Your answers point to the great house whose words, values, and way of surviving in Westeros match your own. Bend the knee — or don’t. That’s very much up to you.
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Winterfell · The North
🐺 House Stark
Winter is Coming — and you have always known it. You prepare not out of fear but out of duty, because the people who depend on you deserve someone who takes the long view.
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You lead with honour even when it costs you, because you understand that a reputation built on integrity is the only one worth having.
Your loyalty to family and people runs deep — not as sentiment but as a code that doesn’t bend when things get difficult.
The North endures because Starks endure — not by being the cleverest players in the game, but by being the kind of people others are willing to follow into the cold.
You are that kind of person. The pack survives. The lone wolf dies. You already know which one you are.
Casterly Rock · The Westerlands
🦁 House Lannister
You understand the game — its rules, its exceptions, and exactly when the rules become the exception. You play it without illusions and without apology.
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You are sharper than most people realise, and you have learned to use that gap to your advantage.
A Lannister always pays their debts — and you always keep your word, because your word is an instrument of power, and instruments must be kept in working order.
You love your family with a ferocity that sometimes blinds you, and you know it, and you do it anyway.
The lion doesn’t concern itself with the opinion of sheep. Neither, in the end, do you.
Dragonstone · The Iron Throne
🐉 House Targaryen
You carry a sense of destiny that is difficult to explain and impossible to ignore — the feeling that you are not simply participating in the world but meant to reshape it.
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You are capable of extraordinary things, and you know it, and that knowledge is both your greatest strength and your most dangerous quality.
Fire and blood are not just words to you — they are a philosophy about what change requires and what it costs.
The Targaryens at their best were transformative rulers who broke chains and defied the limits of what anyone thought possible.
At your best, so are you. The dragon has three heads. You are one of them.
Storm’s End · The Stormlands
🦌 House Baratheon
You are a force — direct, powerful, and difficult to ignore when you enter a room or a conflict. You do not negotiate with challenges. You meet them.
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Ours is the fury — and yours is a kind of intensity that commands attention, respect, and occasionally fear from those who underestimate what’s behind it.
You value strength and straight dealing. You’d rather know where you stand in a fight than navigate a web of courtly whispers.
The Baratheons built their house on the back of one of the greatest military victories in Westerosi history — and then struggled with what came after.
The lesson of your house is that winning is not the end of the story. Governing is. You are learning that too.
Highgarden · The Reach
🌹 House Tyrell
You understand that power does not always announce itself — that sometimes it arrives with flowers, good wine, and a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes.
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Growing strong is your house’s motto, and you live it: patiently, strategically, always investing in the relationships and resources that will matter most when it counts.
You are charming by choice and calculating by nature — a combination that makes you one of the most effective players in any room you enter.
The Tyrells fed King’s Landing and shaped its politics without ever sitting on the Iron Throne — and they were arguably more powerful for it.
You know that the person who controls the food controls the kingdom. And you always know where the food is.
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Is HBO Making a ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie?
Warner Bros. is working with HBO right now developing a Game of Thrones movie centered around Aegon’s Conquest. Very few details are known about the project at this time, as it’s still in the early stages of development, but Warner Bros. has confirmed that it’s being developed for theatrical release — the film will not drop straight to HBO Max. Fans are also anxiously waiting for George R.R. Martin to finally finish The Winds of Winter, but with each year that it remains unfinished, it seems less likely to be something he’ll ever return to.
Check out all eight seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO Max and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the Game of Thrones universe.
Gaga, 40, was recently spotted carrying a newborn in a beige baby carrier on a walk with Polansky, 42, in photos obtained by Page Six on Friday, September 11.
Multiple outlets, including People and Page Six, reported on Friday that the Grammy winner and Polansky quietly welcomed their first baby. The couple, who have been engaged since 2024, have not publicly addressed their family plans at the time of publication. Us reached out for comment.
Gaga has previously been candid about her desire to become a mom.
Does Lady Gaga want a little one? The singer has spoken about her future family plans multiple times over the years. While the Grammy winner has been in many high-profile relationships, including her engagements to Taylor Kinney and Christian Carino in 2015 and 2017, respectively, the New York native moved on with Michael Polansky in […]
“[I want to do] more music, not retiring any time soon … all kinds of different music,” she told YouTube star NikkieTutorialsin a December 2019 video when asked about whether she had a 10-year plan. “I wanna do more movies, I wanna have babies and I want to continue to build the behemoth that is Haus Laboratories into the makeup company of my dreams.”
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She continued, “I’m living my inspirations right now, in this moment. When I get inspired, I do things right away. There will be tons of crazy things that I do over the next decade. I just don’t know exactly what they are, which is why they’ll be extra crazy.”
That same year, Gaga began dating Polansky.
“I had never met anyone like Michael. He’s so smart and so kind. And his life and my life are very different,” Gaga told Vogue in September 2024. “He’s a very private guy and he’s not with me for any other reason than that we are right for each other.”
She added at the time, “I think what I want my fans to know is that I’m just, like, so happy. I’m healthy. I feel like the last time they heard from me — in this way — was Chromatica, and that album was about an absolutely horrible time for me with my mental health. I was in a really dark place. I struggled for, like, many years before that. But everything started to change.”
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Gaga further gushed that Polansky “wasn’t afraid to truly hold my hand” and get to know her on “a very deep level.”
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“She’s someone who is happiest when she’s creating. It’s one of the qualities I love most about her,” Polansky told Vogue at the time. “But I see her enjoying it so much more than she did when I met her back in 2019.”
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Polansky was first introduced to Gaga through her mother at a charity event.
“I didn’t know much about her and honestly wasn’t sure what to expect,” he recalled of the pop star. “I was struck immediately by her warmth and openness — she was so genuinely curious about what my life was like growing up in Minnesota.”
Rapper Lil Durk remains incarcerated after a jury found him not guilty in his murder-for-hire trial.
A federal jury acquitted Lil Durk (real name Durk Banks), 33, on Friday, September 11, after he was accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot, per Los Angeles’ ABC affiliate.
Lil Durk was arrested in 2024 for allegedly ordering the murder of fellow rap star Quando Rondo two years prior. (Shots were fired at Rondo and his cousin in Los Angeles in 2022 by three masked gunmen. Rondo’s cousin died during the incident.)
Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to the charges, with his defense team arguing in court that the “All My Life” performer had no involvement in the alleged scheme. Lil Durk stood trial alongside two other defendants, who also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, stalking using a dangerous weapon, stalking resulting in death, and two counts involving murder-for-hire allegations.
Josh Brasted/FilmMagic Lil Durk has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Multiple outlets reported that the rapper (real name Durk Devontay Banks) was booked on Thursday, October 24, in Broward County jail in South Florida. He is currently being held by the U.S. Marshals. Durk’s attorneys told TMZ on Friday that […]
Lil Durk’s codefendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, were each convicted of stalking and conspiracy to commit stalking charges and acquitted on the remaining counts. Lil Durk, for his part, was acquitted on all charges.
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Despite the acquittal, Lil Durk will remain in jail while awaiting a second trial for several federal counts of racketeering murder and firearms charges, scheduled for next month. (Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty to all charges.)
The rap star rose to fame in 2013 with the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series. Lil Durk was signed to Def Jam Records the following year. Under the record label’s umbrella, Lil Durk dropped two studio-length albums before leaving Def Jam in 2018.
On the morning of July 2, inside a packed lower Manhattan courtroom, Sean “Diddy” Combs was declared not guilty on the three most serious charges against him in his high-profile sex trafficking trial. Upon hearing the verdict — he was acquitted of two counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering conspiracy and convicted […]
Lil Durk later signed with Alamo Records and went on to release two more albums. He won his first Grammy in February 2024 for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
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“It feels good to be at the Grammys,” Lil Durk told Billboard after winning the trophy for his “All My Life” collaboration with J. Cole. “You come in the studio with J. Cole, you gotta come with your A-game, you know what I’m saying? … It was a task [with] a lot of bumps in the road, but I think that’s for everybody. As long as you stay focused and get it together, you’re good. Coming from the trenches to the Grammys!”
He added, “I like what they’re doing now [in the rap genre]. They aren’t putting now cap on it. They ain’t trying to do it for somebody else, they doing it for them, you know what I’m saying? So, shout out to the whole generation under us and with us.”
Emily Blunt standing outside her farm house with a gun at her side in LooperImage via TriStar
Even before he sent shockwaves across the Star Wars fandom with Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson had been deconstructing popular genres with uncommon intelligence. His first movie, the small-budget gem Brick, transported film noir tropes to a high-school setting. He followed it up with The Brothers Bloom, his version of a crime caper. By the time he made his third movie, which was recently added to the Starz streaming library, he was already hailed as someone to watch out for. Johnson’s third feature was a mind-bending time-travel thriller about an assassin tasked with killing his future self.
The movie features Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis as the assassin, with Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, and Jeff Daniels in supporting roles. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012, and was released theatrically to critical acclaim and commercial success a few weeks later. The film’s release came only a few months after the success of Duncan Jones‘ Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. That movie was massively successful as well, grossing nearly $150 million worldwide and scoring a terrific 92% on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. Johnson’s film one-upped it with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score and a $176 million global box-office haul.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🏜️Dune
🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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One of the Most Acclaimed Sci-Fi Movies of the Decade Just Became Easier to Access
We’re talking, of course, about Looper. The movie’s consensus on the aggregator website reads, “As thought-provoking as it is thrilling, Looper delivers an uncommonly smart, bravely original blend of futuristic sci-fi and good old-fashioned action.” Johnson moved on to the Star Wars franchise next, and delivered arguably the most divisive installment that the series had ever witnessed. His film was critically acclaimed, but Johnson’s narrative choices didn’t fully resonate with audiences. In recent years, he has devoted himself to the Knives Out film series, each installment of which has been acclaimed by critics. Starring Daniel Craig, the franchise began with a blockbuster theatrical feature, followed by two sequels that were released on Netflix. Looper, on the other hand, was recently added to Starz. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Nicole Kidman has been embracing a bolder style since ending her marriage to Keith Urban, and her latest appearances have now prompted speculation about whether her transformation extends beyond fashion.
As the actress promotes her upcoming movie, several of her revealing outfits have highlighted changes in her figure, leading plastic surgery experts to offer their opinions on what could be behind the changes.
While Nicole Kidman has never confirmed undergoing a procedure, the discussion comes during a period of change for the actress, who has admitted she is still figuring out what her life will look like after divorce.
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Kidman has been turning heads with a series of revealing outfits while promoting her upcoming movie, “Practical Magic 2.”
Her recent wardrobe choices have placed more emphasis on her cleavage, with photos from the press tour drawing attention to what appears to be a fuller chest compared with images taken earlier in her career.
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Plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Tillo, who has never treated the actress, compared a recent photograph of Kidman with one taken in 2003 and noticed a difference in her appearance.
“There is quite a noticeable difference in breast volume when you compare these photographs,” he said, per OK! Magazine.
Tillo stressed that photographs alone cannot establish whether Kidman has undergone breast augmentation. However, he said the procedure was a “possible explanation” for the apparent increase in fullness.
The speculation comes after Kidman filed for divorce from Urban in September 2025. Their marriage was officially dissolved four months later, and the actress has since attracted attention with a series of more daring looks. Kidman, however, has never publicly confirmed having breast implants.
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Surgeon Shares The ‘Most Striking Difference’ In The Actress’s New Appearance
If surgery is responsible for Kidman’s changed appearance, Tillo does not believe she opted for a dramatic transformation. Instead, he suggested that any possible enhancement was likely selected to complement her “slender frame.”
“The most striking difference for me isn’t simply the cleavage. It is the increase in overall volume,” the surgeon explained.
Tillo said the change appeared to involve greater fullness in different areas of Kidman’s chest while remaining proportionate to her frame. Because of her narrow physique, he explained, even a relatively modest implant could produce a noticeable result.
He also suggested that smaller implants would make more sense for her proportions than a much larger augmentation.
Still, his assessment remains an outside medical opinion based entirely on images rather than confirmation from Kidman or knowledge of her medical history.
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Nicole Kidman Said She Had ‘A Different View’ Of What Her Life Was Going To Be
Beyond the attention surrounding her appearance, Kidman has been adjusting to a much bigger transformation in her personal life.
Her marriage to Keith Urban ended after almost two decades, and the actress recently acknowledged that divorce was not part of the future she had once imagined for herself.
“I had a different view of what my life was going to be, but this is what it is now,” Kidman admitted in an interview with Vogue.
Rather than pretending she has everything figured out, the actress appears to be accepting the uncertainty that comes with beginning again. “You make all these plans, and you have all these ideas of what it’s all going to be like, and then it’s…not,” she continued. “You have to adjust. You adapt.”
The Actress Admits Her Future Looks ‘Completely Unknown’ After Marriage Ends
During her interview with Vogue, Kidman then acknowledged just how uncertain the next stage feels.
She hinted that there is still so much for her to look forward to, stating, “The future, it’s completely unknown to me right now…Strange.”
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Her comments offer a different perspective on the confident public image she has displayed recently, revealing that behind her glamorous appearances, she is still adapting to a life that turned out very differently from what she expected.
Since her divorce, she has made several high-profile public outings, sometimes with her two daughters she shares with Urban, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, showing that she isn’t letting the split affect her career.
Nicole Kidman Seems To Be Moving On Fine After Her Divorce
Despite that uncertainty, Kidman appears to be settling comfortably into her new chapter. She has reportedly started dating again and has been spending time with businessman Michael Reinstein, whom mutual friends introduced her to.
“It is casual, and she is having fun,” a source told Us Weekly, adding that Kidman has also gone on dates with other people.
Her relationship with Urban is also said to have become more peaceful, with an insider saying the former spouses are now “in a much better place” and continue to respect each other.
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Kidman has had support from close friends while navigating the transition. According to the report, she is “doing really well now” and is happy, confident, and optimistic about what comes next.
Shakema Springfield, the mother of King Von’s son, is sharing a text message that claims jurors viewed her as the only “credible witness” during Lil Durk’s trial. The message comes after Kema testified in court about what she witnessed surrounding King Von’s death and her interactions with those close to him.
Shakema Springfield Shares Text Message About Her Testimony
Following Lil Durk’s not guilty verdict on all charges in his federal murder-for-hire trial, Shakema Springfield, the mother of King Von’s son, shared a text message following the verdict. The message that she shared online on Saturday, September 12, allegedly claims jurors viewed Springfield as the only “credible witness” during the trial.
In the message, someone identified as “Rici” wrote, “Hey guys!! The jury said Kema was the only credible witness to them.” Springfield responded by expressing gratitude for being able to testify, writing, “God is Good, I’m happy I was able to speak up & help.”
In the post’s caption, Kema also claimed she was encouraged to “let it go” after people suggested her testimony wouldn’t help.
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Shakema Springfield Opens Up In Court About King Von & The Events Surrounding His Death
Shakema Springfield, who shares a son with the late King Von, testified during Lil Durk’s trial on Sept. 3. According to reporting shared by Los Angeles Magazine reporter Taylor Parise, Springfield testified about her relationship with King Von and their son, as well as events surrounding King Von’s death.
During her testimony, Springfield reportedly said she was at the home where King Von’s memorial took place for three days. She testified that Durk was not present at the time and that she did not hear any conversations about revenge for King Von’s death.
Springfield also testified about statements made by Vonnie, King Von’s finances, and her interactions with those close to him.
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Following Shakema Springfield’s post, social media users shared their thoughts on her testimony and the message she received.
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Instagram user @artisaveauty wrote, “I knew when they said they tried to crack her on the stand & she stayed calm & frim, no pauses in her speech & straight answers!!!
Another Instagram user @keketropicanaa_ wrote, “Cause they gonna say a US soldier lying over a convicted felon be fr”
While Instagram user @backend.beazy wrote, “She was only 1 actually makin sense 😂💯 everybody else u could tell was acting they were all ova the place with their statements”
Instagram user @neseboo23 wrote, “He gone make sure her an her son looked out for life if he wasn’t already we never know”
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Another Instagram user @young_hattgo wrote, “She definitely help Smurk frfr”
While Instagram user @brown.skinn.bougie wrote, “Side message, a female is the most loyal than yo ‘homies’ 🔥❤️👏🏾”
Instagram user @darealperkioo wrote, “She the goat 🐐”
Another Instagram user @wynnbougie wrote, “Durk gone appreciate her FOREVER 💯she’s the sweetest”
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While Instagram user @xo_brittanyelise_xo wrote, “Kema family frfr. Not for the internet”
Celine Dion‘s tears of triumph are the perfect bow atop her highly anticipated Paris residency!
As the iconic singer took the stage for her first full concert in six years, she appeared visibly overwhelmed with emotion, met with roaring cheers and loud applause.
Celine Dion has reportedly been preparing for this residency with a team of healthcare specialists, combining the treatments with physical training, therapy and dance routines.
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A clip from the singer’s first show of the residency billed to run from September to October was shared on Variety’s X page, where she could not hold back her tears. Dion looked breathtaking in an extravagant black strapless number with an exaggerated peplum top and a straight skirt.
She paired the look with a chunky diamond necklace as she pulled her hair into a sleek bun to complement her perfectly made-up face. Dion let the waterworks have their way amid a performance, and despite her attempts to let the vocals out, the emotions overpowered her, prompting her to take more pauses while the orchestra played on.
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The singer’s expression resonated deeply with her lifelong fans, who felt the moment with her and flooded the comments with soothing words, praising her hard work and resolve to sing again.
“She deserves eternal applause,” this X subscriber declared. Another commenter stated that, with it being the singer’s “first headlining performance in six years,” her being emotional on stage was not far-fetched.
The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Hitmaker Described Her Performance As A ‘Promise’ Kept
The tears and sonorous notes were not the only highlights of the night; Dion also gave a touching speech, as noted by Variety. The singer informed her eager audience that she had promised to keep the tears at bay, but seeing a packed venue and realizing how much she had missed them was tear-jerking.
She thanked everyone for coming out to Paris for her show, assuring first-timers in Paris that they had a high chance of falling in love with the city, just like she has. “Finally, it’s amazing we are all together. I made a promise to come back, to be back on stage. So here I am, singing for you and singing for me, singing live!” Dion continued.
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The singer reiterated her gratitude to her fans for their support and patience over the years, noting that their love kept her going when everything went bleak. She urged her fans to take the positive energy that accompanied her comeback and extend it to the next person who may also be secretly going through a difficult time.
On her health struggles, the singer shared that she has come to terms with it after 17 years of dealing with the symptoms and has made it her reason for living.
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Inside The Journey Behind Celine Dion’s Newly Found Strength
Since sharing in March that she would return to the stage later in the year, sources close to the singer told US Weekly that she began putting in consistent hard work to make her promise a reality.
Fully understanding the nature and symptoms of her Stiff Person Syndrome, the source shared that she began rebuilding her strength and mobility through rehabilitation.
As noted by The Blast, the only agenda on that list was that the singer make her comeback a heroic story of pushing through the emotional highs and lows. According to the insider, “She is physically so strong and has done so much hard work to get here. She trains almost every day on top of physical therapy.”
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Dion’s process was described as a labor of love, fueled by sheer determination and the confidence to deliver the standard that has defined her brand for years.
With the help of knowledgeable doctors, the award-winning vocalist reportedly prepared for one of the biggest arcs of her career with the resilience it required.
The 58-Year-Old Remains This ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Dream Ballroom Partner
As the singer gradually finds her spot on the stage for the long term once again, a creative stunt by a TV personality several studios away casts another light on a not-so-explored area of her career -ballroom dance performances.
As “DWTS” heads into its 35th season, judge Derek Hough spilled the tea on some of his ballroom fantasies, with Dion right at the center. As shared by The Blast, Hough had played around with an AI-generated video on Instagram that showed him and the singer posing together for an official cast photo.
Hough joked in the caption that he would not hesitate to choose the musical icon as his perfect ballroom partner should the opportunity avail itself. He had previously named Dion as his dream guest for the show after an encounter with her, which reinforced his belief that her talent was dance-worthy.
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The singer is, however, no stranger to the show, as she previously appeared as a guest performer on its 5th season to belt out her iconic single “My Heart Will Go On” while the dancers performed a routine to that rendition.
Celine Dion Bravely Appeared For A Performance At The 2024 Olympics
The philanthropist briefly took the microphone two years ago while she publicly dealt with the condition. Dion took to the stage in Paris to sing Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’Amour” during the opening ceremony.
The performance was reportedly free of charge for the singer, but it made history as fans trooped to the streets to catch a glimpse of her belting out the sonorous tunes. Dion had closed the opening ceremony with an emotional performance from the base of the Eiffel Tower.
Wearing a stunning custom sequined Dior gown with cascading fringe, she marked Dion’s second time performing at the Olympics opening ceremony. She gave an unforgettable rendition of her hit song “The Power Of The Dream” at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, USA.
One of the most acclaimed action movies of the year; in fact, one of the most acclaimed movies of the year, period, is about to get easier to access. Released theatrically in June, the martial arts extravaganza received near-unanimous praise from critics and audiences, and more than doubled its reported budget at the box office. It follows a man who goes on a quest to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Along the way, he is joined by an undercover operative. Together, they take down a trafficking ring in modern-day Bangkok. The movie itself hails from Hong Kong, was filmed in Bangkok, and was directed by Japanese filmmaker Kenji Tanigaki. It is headlined by Chinese actor Xie Miao and Indonesian martial arts stars Yayan Ruhian and Joe Taslim, who broke out with a role in The Raid. Taslim subsequently appeared in Fast & Furious 6, Mortal Kombat, and Star Trek Beyond.
The new movie was compared to the John Wick franchise upon release, thanks mainly to its intricately choreographed action sequences. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 98% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 95% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes — this is higher than any movie in the John Wick franchise. It’s also the highest-rated action movie of the year, according to Rotten Tomatoes, ahead of films such as the recently released Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, and The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner? Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
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Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.
🎖️Rambo
🍸James Bond
🏺Indiana Jones
🔧John McClane
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🎭Ethan Hunt
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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner? The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.
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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel? How you get there is half the mission.
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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do? This is when you find out what someone is really made of.
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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest? Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.
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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission? Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.
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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them? The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.
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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do? Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.
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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace? A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.
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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with? No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.
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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now? The last question is the most honest one.
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Your Partner Has Been Assigned Your Perfect Partner Is…
Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.
Rambo
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Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.
James Bond
Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.
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Indiana Jones
Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.
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John McClane
Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.
Ethan Hunt
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Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.
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Here’s Where You Can Watch the Year’s Top-Rated Action Movie
We’re talking, of course, about The Furious. The film’s Rotten Tomatoes consensus reads, “The Furious detonates into a relentless, blood-soaked spectacle of breathtakingly inventive martial arts choreography, with director Kenji Tanigaki delivering a brutal, balletic action extravaganza.” Produced on a reported budget of $20 million, the movie grossed more than $40 million at the worldwide box office. While this isn’t as high as other Chinese blockbusters, it’s still enough to break even. Of this $40 million-plus haul, $6.5 million came from domestic theaters. The Furious will be added to the Starz library on September 26, having already enjoyed a solid run on the PVOD market. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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