Some of the most popular vampire television shows were actually adapted from books. There was the haunting Southern Gothic HBO drama True Blood and the much tamer YA CW series The Vampire Diaries. Even though those shows aired a while ago now, television isn’t shying away from the genre yet. AMC has drawn from Anne Rice novels, such as Mayfair Witches and Interview with the Vampire, for two recent shows that have been a hit with viewers. But perhaps the best television adaptation of a vampire series was brought to the screen by one of the writers who actually created the story himself.

What Is ‘The Strain’ About?

The Strain is a trilogy of novels written by the brilliant director Guillermo del Toro and his co-writer, Chuck Hogan. The first book was published back in 2009, but del Toro knew that the series would be perfect for a no-holds-barred, fast-paced television show. It premiered in 2014, and ran for four seasons, with the final season wrapping up three years later. Del Toro and Hogan had their hand in bringing their creation to the screen by drafting some episodes, along with del Toro directing. The captivating story follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), who works for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in New York City. He’s called to investigate a mysterious event that occurs when a plane lands with every single person onboard having died. Ephraim discovers that this is no run-of-the-mill airborne disease. In fact, it appears this virus leads to a zombie-like outbreak that starts to flood the city. What makes The Strain so much scarier than other vampire shows is the way the creatures infiltrate their victims (often hiding their true nature before they strike).

‘The Strain’s Terrifying Premise and Fantastic Cast Will Compel You To Watch

The Strain has all of the most exciting components of a traditional vampire show. It has sexy and alluring vampires, ancient mysticism for how they came about, and a badass group of people who will stop at nothing to halt the outbreak in its tracks. But the series stands apart from its competitors for several other reasons. First, The Strain incorporates historical events through flashbacks to show how the vampire world has existed for centuries. This provides a mythology for the series that only deepens its storytelling. There’s also the head vampire, who just might be one of the scariest villains to ever grace the screen. And then there are the vampires themselves. By blending the familiar bloodsucking trope with a terrifying, creepy-crawly creature, the vampires in The Strain are 100% scarier than any other onscreen version. By poisoning their victims with little worm-like entities that enter people’s mouths and eyeballs (yes, it is that disgusting), The Strain brings the horror to a whole other level that only someone as imaginative (and twisted) as del Toro could dream up.

With The Strain, the talented actors all offer a necessary authenticity to bring this wild world to life. The action is often tempered by the grounded Stoll, whose Ephraim acts as an Everyman who suddenly finds himself in the middle of a dangerous apocalyptic situation. David Bradley is also fantastic as Professor Abraham Setrakian, who just might be the only person who knows how to stop the vampiric outbreak. Bradley plays him with a soft wisdom, but also infuses a broken gruffness that makes his character all the more compelling. No mention of The Strain would be complete without giving a shout-out to Kevin Durand, who plays Vasiliy Fet, a Ukrainian vermin exterminator who is drafted to fight the vampires. With his fearlessness and wry humor, Durand makes Vasiliy an essential part of the show’s thrilling, action-packed rhythm. Other well-known actors join the cast throughout its run, including Regina King, Sean Astin, and Samantha Mathis, proving that the show is incredibly well-cast.

The Strain finished up its run in 2017 with a finale that ties up the story, just like the last novel does. Interestingly, we were still several years away from our own viral pandemic, so watching the show now feels oddly prescient. If you have a strong stomach, you’ll appreciate the body horror and bloodiness of the action, and you can see del Toro’s genius on full display here. With 46 episodes of eerie and frightening storylines, The Strain is perfect for a binge-watch that will blow your mind.

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Netflix is on the verge of welcoming a new show into its all-time top 10 list of most-watched English-language series. One title has dominated the streamer’s viewership charts for over a month, fending off competition in the form of the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the high-profile reimagining of Little House on the Prairie. It was only in its fifth week that the series in question surrendered the number one spot for the first time; it was replaced by the Western series, which amassed nearly 10 million views in its second week. Meanwhile, Will Ferrell‘s sports comedy series The Hawk debuted at the number three spot, according to Netflix’s recently shared data.

But we’re talking about I Will Find You, the eight-episode mystery limited series based on a bestseller by Harlan Coben. This is the 13th Netflix adaptation of a Coben book, and by far the most successful. The show stars Sam Worthington and Britt Lower in the lead roles, casting two actors who have each achieved major success in their respective mediums. Worthington, of course, headlines the Avatar film series directed by James Cameron. Lower, on the other hand, stars in the critically acclaimed, platform-defining Apple TV sci-fi series Severance. I Will Find You opened to mixed reviews on June 18, effectively cementing itself as a critic-proof title in the weeks since.

Here’s Where ‘I Will Find You’ Stands In Terms of Viewership

It currently holds a 62% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “An average Harlan Coben adaptation that puts its cast to the test and has just the right formula to pass for breezy entertainment.” In her review, Collider’s Taylor Gates predicted that the show will be massively successful, but described it as “not particularly revolutionary.” The show raked in 8.8 million views in its fifth week, a drop from the 11 million views it amassed in week four.

In its third week, I Will Find You accumulated 16 million views, following 34 million views in week two and week one’s 24 million views. This puts the show’s total views at around 95 million, which means that it needs only around 3 million more views to overtake His & Hers and break into the all-time top 10. In light of the show’s massive success, Netflix has fast-tracked a new Coben adaptation, Myron Bolitar.

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General Hospital 2-Week Spoilers for July 27 – August 7, 2026 shock as Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is completely stunned by developments at work, at Deception, and also at home on the Quartermaine estate. And also, Ethan Lovett (Christian Howard) is going to flee Port Charles unexpectedly.

Also, in the two weeks of July 27th through August 7th, we’ve got Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) fished out of the lake, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) grilled, and Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) trying to get away. We’ve got all that and lots more. So, let’s get right to it.

General Hospital: Ethan’s Surprise and Drew’s Lake Rescue

On Monday, July 27th, Ava Jerome (Maura West) asks Ethan what he’s after. And then Ava winds up making a confession to him. Ethan and Ava have been flirting, looking forward to that romance, but somebody from the past shows up and that’s why Ethan decides to run off.

Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) tells Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) it’s hard not to get excited about the possibility. Maybe it’s about softball. Or it could be about her getting to prosecute the Sidwell case since Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) can’t do it because Sidwell held her hostage.

Carrying over from Friday’s episode, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) reunites with Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud). She’s all smiles when Jason walks into General Hospital. Britt is really excited that he’s home. Jason tells her that the WSB let him go and Britt didn’t think she was ever going to see Jason again. And then he asked Britt if they can go somewhere and talk and she slaps Jason in the face.

GH Spoilers: Willow Begs Chase for Help

Willow wants Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) to tell the PCPD that he couldn’t find her. She is trying to get away, grab her kids. Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) has got it all set up. She needs to do this before Drew exposes her. But since Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) gave up Willow’s name trying to cut a deal, the PCPD has questions about Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). I don’t think Chase is going to let her walk away. I think he is going to insist that Willow has to come to the PCPD because summer spoilers say she must answer for her connections to Sidwell.

Down by the lake, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) is screaming Drew’s name after pushing him into the water. Nina’s obviously going to be lying. I’m sure she’s hoping to make it look like an accident and that she’s really worried. She’s got to play the part and look frantic. Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton), meanwhile, tells Giovanni Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) to grab one more swim before he goes. Kind of strange because he’s in the water all day because Brook Lynn’s son’s a lifeguard, but the GH writers wanted him at the lake to save Drew.

We’ve also got Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) negotiating with Jack over the return of the black box, and he asked Valentin what he wants in return for it. And of course, Valentin wants Jack to have the WSB unfreeze his assets. Also, Nina’s desperate for Jack’s help. I’m guessing after Giovanni saves Drew that Nina’s going to call Jack in a panic to tell him she tried to kill Drew and it didn’t work.

General Hospital: Jason’s Return and Willow’s Unraveling

So, that means that Jack really needs to cut that deal with Valentin. Then on Tuesday, July 28th, we’ve got Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) catching Jason up on what he missed while he was held by the WSB.

He’s over at Carly’s house and she is so thrilled to see Jason. I do wonder how much he’s going to tell Carly and Sonny about what he endured at the hands of the WSB or if he’ll be typical Jason — a few words and just say, “Well, it wasn’t great.”

Willow’s future is on the line on two different fronts. First, she’s got to answer Dante’s questions about Sidwell. And second, Drew didn’t drown and Nina alerts her daughter that he’s now talking. So, they are officially out of time. GH summer spoilers say that Jack contacts Nina with a breakthrough, but it may be too late.

GH Spoilers: Emma Furious & Jacinda Determined

Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) is cautious and this could be about what went on by the dock. It could be about Charlotte and Danny. And of course, we know soon Rocco is going to be spending a lot more time with aged up Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski).

Emma Scorpio-Drake (Brayden Bruner) is upset and interrogating Joss and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) is there for it, too. So, it looks like Joss has got to explain to Emma the same thing she already told Trina. We’ve got Joss in her black WSB suit and Emma is looking really ticked off at her.

GH spoilers say that Emma’s all worked up when she hears that Joss is an agent. We’ve also got Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) is really confused by Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson). And this could be about Willow because GH spoilers say Jacinda gets impatient because Willow still has a place in Michael’s life. He’s playing kind of a long strategy, but Jacinda wants it done now. She decides to take matters into her own hands and Michael may not like what Jacinda does.

General Hospital Spoilers: Serena’s Return and Ethan’s Departure

Then on Wednesday, July 29th, the Quartermaines are shaken when they get news from Gio. So I’m wondering if he tells them Nina was screaming, Drew was in the water, Gio saved his life. I don’t think Tracy will appreciate that Gio saved Drew. And also, Tracy might think the accident wasn’t so much an accident. We also have Ava getting more suspicious and it could be about Ethan.

And Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is thrown on Wednesday. Now, this may be about Jason’s return, but she already knew about that. Or Willow may contact her about the Sidwell legal issues, or Alexis may be hearing about Drew’s near drowning and regaining his mobility and speech.

Summer spoilers confirm that his recovery is bad for Alexis, and no doubt he will want Scout back when Willow was letting her stay over there with her. Also, Alexis is going to let Willow know that she knows she shot Drew. That’s coming up very soon. GH summer spoilers say that she drops the pretense that she’s been keeping about Willow’s guilt.

Plus, Molly gets an update from Alexis and they are both worried. And Michael exerts his power, likely at Deception now that he owns Max’s shares. And I wonder if he’s going to move Jacinda from Crimson over to Deception to represent him.

Trina and Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) make some assumptions and they may wonder about Drew’s almost drowning and think that it might not have been an accident.

General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Reconnects with Anna

Then on Thursday, July 30th, Jason reunites with Anna Devane (Finola Hughes). Now, we know Jason and Anna have both gone through a WSB nightmare recently, so they may bond over their trauma. And Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) draws a line. I suspect that’s going to be with Britt because Tristan has only seen the worst of her.

And Serena Baldwin (Kelly Krueger) comes home to Port Charles on Thursday. Kelly Krueger makes her debut in the role. So, she’s in town to help her surrogate mom, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), fight with this power struggle thing they’ve got going on at Deception.

Tracy’s blindsided, and it may have to do with Serena showing up to support Lucy. And Ethan is in for a shock. And I suspect that he knows Serena and that she’s the reason he is going to scurry out of Port Charles.

Friday, July 31st, we’ve got Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) getting coached by Dante. It is softball season, and Liz and Dante are in their uniforms in the park smiling, but they’re not on the same team.

Sonny summons Jason to see him, and he’s going to tell Sonny about big life changes that he’s decided to make after his WSB ordeal, and he wants to prioritize Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) over everything. It’s about time that he was a good dad.

Brook Lynn defends Danny. Hopefully, nobody’s suggesting he had something to do with Drew winding up in the lake nearly drowning since Danny and Drew’s animosity is well known.

Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) gets huge news from Ethan. I suspect he’s going to tell Lulu he’s leaving town. Anna is gob smacked and this may be about Drew’s accident or something to do with Willow.

General Hospital: Aftermath and Summer Developments

Then the week of August 3rd through the 7th, we’ll see if Jason tells Sonny he’s stepping back from the mob. Liz and Dante spend more time together because of softball, but things are kind of sparking between them and Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) doesn’t like this at all.

Nathan Dean finishes his run as Ethan. He’s already been taken off the contract credits. Anna continues to struggle with Peter August (Wes Ramsey) and her head, demanding that Anna target Britt. We’ll see fallout with Jason and Britt from his return and her angry attitude, and Serena gets reacclimated to Port Charles, but she’s got some personal issues that are secret at first. We’ll find out more about Drew wanting to rat out Willow and Nina, but Brennan’s leverage may show up in time to stop him.

Valentin’s excited to get his assets back so he can buy back Wyndemere. Lulu’s really going to struggle, but Dante gave her solid advice about how to deal with the Charlotte and Valentin issues. And Molly works on building her case against Sidwell. And I’m curious if Ezra and Willow will both flip on Sidwell.

Shia LaBeouf has resurfaced in Los Angeles as he begins serving two years of probation stemming from a February bar fight. The 40-year-old actor was photographed leaving a dispensary during a solo outing on Friday. The sighting comes shortly after LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor battery charges and was ordered to complete alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. Shia LaBeouf’s public appearance also follows several major changes in his personal life, including the end of his marriage to Mia Goth and the beginning of a new relationship with Nicole Mumphrey.

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LaBeouf appeared solemn while exiting the Los Angeles dispensary a few days ago. The “Transformers” star was carrying a brown paper bag as he left the establishment, although its contents were not identified. The actor was not accompanied by Mumphrey, with whom he celebrated his 40th birthday in Louisiana in June. There is no indication that the dispensary visit violated the terms of LaBeouf’s probation or any court order connected to his recent criminal case.

The images prompted concerned reactions from social media users, several of whom speculated about LaBeouf’s sobriety. However, the contents of his brown paper bag were not identified, and there is no evidence that the visit violated his probation or treatment requirements. “I hope he’s getting himself some help. Drugs won’t help you, buddy. What a waste,” one person wrote, while another simply labeled the actor “Addicted.”

Others reflected on the trajectory of LaBeouf’s career. One commenter wrote, “It’s troubling how he and Amanda Byrnes turned out.” A separate user warned, “I hope he’s not doing it again. If he does.. you won’t know what happened to him until now.”

“Guy was a good actor, real good, not sure what happened to him,” another added. “Dude, you’re supposed to be sober,” another commenter declared, although LaBeouf has not publicly confirmed what he purchased during the outing.

The Actor Pleaded Guilty To Three Battery Charges

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LaBeouf entered guilty pleas in June to three misdemeanor battery counts related to a bar brawl that occurred in February. According to PEOPLE, the filmmaker was sentenced to two years of probation. He was also ordered to undergo alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes.

LaBeouf was initially arrested on February 17 and released on his own recognizance. However, a judge later required the actor to post a $100,000 bond after learning of allegations that LaBeouf had used a gay slur during the confrontation. A second charge resulted in an additional $5,000 bond before prosecutors filed a third battery count.

Despite the allegation involving the slur, LaBeouf was ultimately charged with misdemeanor battery rather than a bias-related offense.

Shia LaBeouf’s Attorney Calls It A ‘Minor’ Altercation

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Following the guilty plea, LaBeouf’s lawyer, Sarah Chervinsky, characterized the confrontation as a relatively low-level bar fight. “The police and DA investigation proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning, that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle,” Chervinsky told the Daily Mail.

The attorney also emphasized that prosecutors did not bring charges related to bias or prejudice. “There is no evidence it was about bias or prejudice, which is why the state only charged these low-level misdemeanors,” she continued.

Chervinsky said the actor accepted responsibility for his conduct and intended to shift his attention toward rebuilding his personal and professional life. “Mr. LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so,” she added. “Now he’s looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects.”

The ‘Holes’ Star Has A New Girlfriend

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The dispensary outing came approximately one month after LaBeouf celebrated his milestone birthday with Mumphrey in New Orleans. The pair was photographed holding hands as they walked through the city. They have reportedly been linked since the spring. The relationship emerged after LaBeouf separated from Goth, with whom he shares four-year-old daughter Isabel.

LaBeouf and Goth split last year, although the actor has been careful not to share details that he believes also belong to his estranged wife. He subsequently relocated to New Orleans, where he has family roots.

Shia LaBeouf Says He ‘Failed’ His Marriage

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During a February appearance on Channel 5, LaBeouf accepted responsibility for the breakdown of his marriage while explaining why he moved to Louisiana.

“It’s not new heartbreak,” he said. “I don’t want to talk too much about it. It’s not my story alone to tell, but my side is I failed my marriage, so I had to own up to that. So that’s why I moved out here.”

Were it not for Netflix, Breaking Bad wouldn’t have become the cultural phenomenon that it did. Several network shows experienced what later came to be known as “the Netflix effect” after becoming available on the streamer. They reached a larger audience, which helped them stay afloat longer than they otherwise would have. The phenomenon was witnessed as recently as last month, when a sci-fi series that originally aired from 2014 to 2018 became available on Netflix in all its five-season glory. It immediately became the streamer’s most-watched acquired series, topping the Nielsen charts with a whopping 1.2 billion minutes watched.

Nielsen’s streaming report is unveiled a month after the fact, and the latest edition covers the week of June 22 to June 28. This was when the new Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You, jumped to over 2.4 billion minutes watched in its second weekend. Starring Sam Worthington and Britt Lower, the show is on the verge of entering the streamer’s all-time top 10 list for English-language series. Meanwhile, Love Island USA delivered its best-ever week on record, with nearly 2 billion minutes watched. The acquired series list, on the other hand, was topped by the sci-fi drama in question, which originally aired on TNT.

The Sci-Fi Series Outperformed Massive Legacy Titles

We’re talking, of course, about The Last Ship. Starring the late Eric Dane, the series was executive-produced by Michael Bay. It followed the crew of a U.S. Navy destroyer that remained unaffected by a pandemic that wiped out most of the Earth’s population. The crew was left with the responsibility of finding a cure. Also featuring Rhona Mitra, Adam Baldwin, and Charles Parnell, the show’s first and second seasons received 65% and 86% scores on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, respectively.

At around the same time, fellow TNT title Southland, a crime drama that originally aired from 2009 to 2013, was also made available on Netflix. But Southland hasn’t broken out quite like The Last Ship, despite considerably more favorable reviews. According to the latest Nielsen report, The Last Ship outperformed hits such as House of the Dragon, Grey’s Anatomy, and Young Sheldon.

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Influencer Sara Gilson’s husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, allegedly attempted to silence the minor he was accused of molesting by paying her money, according to a protective order petition filed weeks before he reportedly murdered Gilson and killed himself.

Us confirmed on Monday, July 27, that the order was filed against Duffey on June 10, by a mother in Oklahoma who alleged Duffey had inappropriately touched her 15-year-old daughter at basketball practice.

According to the filing, Duffey was accused of “child abuse” after a fellow basketball coach “observed through a window” that Duffey was “kissing and fondling” the minor on June 9 while taking private meetings with each player to ask about their “basketball goals.”

The other coach called the child’s mother, who claimed in the filing that her daughter later “confided” in her that Duffey had been “sending her inappropriate messages” prior to the alleged office incident.

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Influencer Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her estranged husband, Shawn Duffey, mere weeks after she allegedly accused him of being a pedophile. Tulsa’s ABC affiliate reported on July 23, 2026, that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma City home after a fatal shooting. A juvenile family member present at the scene […]

In her petition, the mother further alleged that “once during an out of town tournament, when the whole team including myself were staying at the same hotel, [Duffey] got her [daughter] to come to his room [and] he touched her inappropriately.”

“[The alleged victim] has also said that he has been giving her money to keep her quiet,” the mother claimed in the docs.

The Owasso Police Department (OPD) issued a statement on Monday regarding the sex crime report, confirming that an incident occurred one hour before the parent and juvenile came to Owasso Police Headquarters on June 9 at approximately 8:12 p.m.

“Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a basketball coach, later identified as Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, a coach of a traveling, competitive basketball team, had inappropriately touched a juvenile female member of the team he was coaching, inside the school during an event that evening,” police captain Nick Boatman told Us in a statement.

The statement noted, “Similar conduct by this coach towards this particular juvenile player was reported to have occurred over an extended period of time, in multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, across multiple states prior to this incident.”

Police confirmed that Duffey “fled the scene” after the parent reported the alleged incident to authorities and had “not been seen by Owasso Police since.”

The statement explained that Duffey was a member of the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and that the reported incident “occurred in Indian Country.”

“This incident was considered a ‘Major Crime’ under the Federal Major Crimes Act (in Indian Country) the report,” authorities added. “Listing the crime of Lewd Molestation of a Minor, was sent to the US Attorney’s Office for review, ending the jurisdiction of the Owasso Police Department over this reported incident.”

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Influencer Sara Gilson reportedly sounded distraught in the background of a 911 phone call prior to her death. “I’m trying to reach him [the caller] back, but I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying. Some sort of loud bang in the background,” an Owasso Police Department dispatcher told first respondents on […]

Police noted that after Gilson was contacted about Duffey’s alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, she was “provided information” on how to seek an emergency protective order against him, which she filed on June 10. (She was granted the order prior to her death.)

One month later, Gilson shared a video via TikTok — where she had 79,000 followers — claiming Duffey was a “pedophile.”

In the clip, uploaded on July 11, she called Duffey her “soon-to-be ex-husband,” seemingly hinting at the June incident he was being investigated for.

Weeks later, police responded to a reported domestic violence incident at Gilson and Duffey’s home on Thursday, July 23, following a 911 call where dispatchers heard a woman screaming and “what sounded to be a gunshot,” per the department’s statement.

Related: Sara Gilson’s Ex ‘Begged’ Her to Leave Husband Before Murder-Suicide

Influencer Sara Gilson’s ex-husband, Lyle Landers, allegedly “begged” her to leave her estranged husband Shawn Duffey before the couple’s apparent murder-suicide. “She had been stuck in a relationship where domestic abuse seemed ‘OK,’” Landers, 46, claimed in an interview with People published on Sunday, July 26, of his ex-wife, with whom he shared two kids, […]

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“A few moments later, the E911 Center received another 911 call from a juvenile caller advising his step-father had shot his mother,” police recalled in the statement. “The juvenile caller was calling from a nearby neighbor’s home.”

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Once on scene, officers found two deceased individuals who were later identified as Gilson and Duffey. (Gilson, 43, is survived by her two children from a previous relationship.)

“Investigators continue to work this investigation, although they advised it appeared to be a murder/suicide event,” the police said, noting that the investigation is ongoing.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Before Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere reaches television, one of its biggest stories is finding another way to pull fans into its world. Stormlight: War for Roshar, an upcoming board game from Brotherwise Games, arrives at an interesting moment for the fantasy franchise. Apple has already secured the rights to adapt Cosmere, with Mistborn headed to the big screen and The Stormlight Archive planned for television. Those projects remain on the horizon, but Sanderson’s universe isn’t waiting for cameras to start rolling before it grows.

Fantasy franchises no longer live or die by books alone. Readers expect worlds they can revisit through games, role-playing systems, graphic adaptations, and eventually television or film. Stormlight: War for Roshar doesn’t feel like merchandise released to capitalize on future screen adaptations. It demonstrates that Roshar is already expansive enough to support new experiences while preserving the scale that has made The Stormlight Archive one of modern fantasy’s defining series.

‘Stormlight: War for Roshar’ Turns Sanderson’s Massive Battles Into a Strategy Game

Making adaptations of The Stormlight Archive has always been quite a task. Sanderson’s novels are typically more than 1,000 pages long, feature countless characters interacting, and tell the stories of characters navigating large-scale conflicts. With these elements, transforming the story into a board game could easily render the idea of just another fantasy-themed project. Instead, Stormlight: War for Roshar appears determined to capture what makes the series distinct.

Players, on top of controlling armies, step into the roles of central figures such as Dalinar, Kaladin, Raboniel, and Taravangian while balancing diplomacy, territorial control, military campaigns, and shifting alliances. Battles revolve around Roshar’s Oathgates and even incorporate the Highstorm and Everstorm into the game’s structure, tying its mechanics directly to one of the series’ defining features.

Because of its close attention to the source material, the project does not seem like yet another product for its most loyal readers but a new method of experiencing the struggle underlying the novels. All the choices made by the players evoke the political strategies and clashes that are a hallmark of Sanderson’s works. Instead of recreating the known episodes from the novels, the authors of the game have players face the same tough choices that drive the book’s narrative.

The Board Game Shows Cosmere Is Catching People’s Eyes

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The timing couldn’t be more revealing. Apple’s adaptation deal signals enormous confidence in Cosmere’s future as a screen franchise, but television audiences won’t be the first to experience Sanderson’s world outside the novels. That’s already happening.

The Stormlight universe has steadily expanded through audiobooks, graphic audio productions, a virtual reality experience, tabletop roleplaying games, and previous board game adaptations. Stormlight: War for Roshar builds on that foundation while arguably becoming the franchise’s most ambitious tabletop project yet.

That progression says something important about Cosmere’s future. Sanderson hasn’t created a single successful fantasy series; he’s built an interconnected universe capable of supporting multiple forms of storytelling. Readers may first arrive through Mistborn or The Way of Kings, but they increasingly have reasons to stay that go beyond waiting for the next novel.

It’s the same strategy that has helped other major fantasy properties remain relevant between releases. Every new format deepens the world rather than replacing the books that inspired it. For longtime fans, that’s another opportunity to spend time in Roshar. For newcomers, it offers an alternative entry point into a universe that can initially seem intimidating due to its sheer size.

Apple’s Adaptation Will Benefit From a Franchise That’s Already Growing

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One of the most difficult parts of any fantasy adaptation is to get people to buy into a new world. Cosmere has got the market in terms of books, as Sanderson has sold millions of copies of his works globally; however, reaching audiences who have never read a long book could make or break the story on screen.

They keep the franchise visible between publishing milestones, reinforce the identities of major characters, and remind audiences that Roshar isn’t simply another medieval fantasy setting. Its magical storms, layered political conflicts, distinctive cultures, and evolving alliances give it an identity that stands apart from many of its contemporaries in the genre.

Just as importantly, they reinforce confidence that Cosmere can thrive across different mediums. Apple is inheriting a franchise whose audience has already embraced roleplaying games, tabletop experiences, and other extensions of Sanderson’s world, creating momentum television can build on rather than generate from scratch.

Apple’s Stormlight Archive series will almost certainly become the biggest spotlight Roshar has ever received. Before that happens, though, Stormlight: War for Roshar offers the clearest sign yet that Sanderson’s fantasy universe has outgrown any single medium. The novels remain its foundation, but Cosmere is steadily becoming something larger — a franchise capable of telling stories wherever its audience wants to experience them.

Former Nickelodeon star Jennifer Hyatt Tedmori was seen crashing out on Instagram after receiving a stack of residual checks from the children’s television network worth shocking amounts. In her series, Tedmori, who appeared in “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide,” blasted her former employer for paying more to send her payments than what the checks themselves were even worth.

Tedmori, who played Doris Trembley in the Nickelodeon series, recently posted a video to her Instagram showing a stack of residual checks from her time on the early 2000s sitcom.

“It’s that time of the year for me: I got my Ned’s residual checks,” she said in the clip as she sliced open the slew of envelopes. “Some of these could be a penny, some of these could be $5.”

As she opened the first check and recalled filming the episode, she added text on the screen that read, “Crashout incoming,” as she showed her followers that the check was worth $0.02.

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“All of two cents. See all of this paper I’m just littering in my car for two f–king cents,” she said. “I know, hard times [and the] economy is s–t, but like two cents? Keep it. Just f–king keep it. I don’t want it.”

This Former Nickelodeon Star Says The Network Should Just Keep The Money Instead Of Sending It To Her

Throughout the video, Tedmori opened more of her residual checks, which featured similar amounts to the one above. She did, however, open a check that was from her time on “90210,” revealing she made around $22.

“Don’t come for me about throwing away a nickel. Y’all had f–king let a nickel get lost in your couch,” Tedmori joked in the video. “Don’t come for me.”

The actress continued, joking that while she understands it’s been over 20 years since she filmed the show, she argued that it costs more to send and mail the checks than she’s actually receiving.

“Now, I get it, it’s been a long time. I’m surprised that I’m getting anything. But three cents? It cost you 75 cents to send this envelope, and the way it’s adding up, the math ain’t f–king mathing,” she said.

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Tedmori Isn’t The Only Child Star Receiving Laughable Residual Checks

Tedmori isn’t the only child star receiving measly residual checks. “Full House” star Jodie Sweetin previously revealed that she, too, got a check in the mail for “one cent.”

According to Sweetin, who made the revelation on the “McBride Rewind” show, said that actors aren’t receiving residual money like they used to because the shows have moved to streaming.

“No, there’s no syndication anymore because it’s all in streaming. Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that,” she said.

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Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner on the ’90s family series, said that in the past, she would get decent money, but it wasn’t reliable. “You don’t know how much it’s going to be or how often they’re going to run the show,” she said.

“So, sometimes you’re like, ‘Oh, cool. That was nice.’ And then sometimes you’re like, ‘All right, well, there’s a nice dinner out,’” she added.

Another Nickelodeon Star Said She ‘Never Got Paid’ Residuals For Her Work On This Popular Show

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Speaking of Nickelodeon stars, Giovonnie Samuels, known for her role in “All That” with Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell, said in a TikTok video that she “never got paid for any residuals” after acting in the sketch comedy show.

“I need y’all to understand that not all child stars are rich,” Samuels, who went on to appear in “Bring It On: All or Nothing” alongside Hayden Panettiere and Solange Knowles, said. “Not all of us are balling. The leads of the cast, they get the big money checks. The supporting cast, like myself, we don’t get that.”

This Late Actor Said His Residuals Were ‘Not Bad’

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Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the NBC series “Friends,” previously told Andy Cohen that the residual checks he and his co-stars received were worthwhile.

When the “Watch What Happens Live” host asked him if the residuals were “bountiful,” Perry said they’re “not bad.”

“And they come in form of a text: ‘You just made this.’ And I go, ‘Oh, great,’” he said.

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Ask any fashion lover and they’ll tell you that Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is the one sale they circle on their calendar every year. Now through August 9, shoppers can score deep discounts on everything from designer-inspired wardrobe staples to premium shoes, handbags and outerwear before prices return to normal. With so many brands and thousands of markdowns to browse, though, figuring out what’s actually worth buying can feel overwhelming.

After combing through pages of Anniversary Sale deals, we’ve narrowed it down to the standout finds we’d genuinely add to our own carts, from timeless closet staples and investment-worthy jackets to comfortable shoes and elevated everyday pieces from brands like Free People, Levi’s, AllSaints, Reformation and more. If you’re only shopping one Nordstrom sale this year, this is the place to start.

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