3+ hour, 48+ min ago (289+ words) The series finale of "Stranger Things" will release globally on Dec. 31. We now know the runtime of the"Stranger Things"series finale. Netflix has confirmed that the official length of the final episode of the hit sci-fi series is two hours and five minutes. The streaming service also revealed the full list of cities and movie theaters participating in fan screenings of the season 5 finale. The screenings will take place in over 500 cinemas across the U.S. and Canada starting on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. PT, timed exactly to the episode's global premiere on Netflix. The screenings will run through Jan. 1, 2026. A full list of locations and information on how to RSVP can be found here. "We're beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of'Stranger Things'in theaters -- it's something we've dreamed about for years, and we're so grateful…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (216+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " The biggest pop culture convention in the southeastern U.S. returns to Orlando next March, and it's already unveiling a star-studded lineup. Organizers for MEGACON Orlando announced that actor John Boyega will appear at the show on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22. MEGACON will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, March 19-22. John Boyega had his breakthrough role as Finn in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015, and subsequently starred in the other two films in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. [WATCH: Thousands head to Orange County Convention Center for MegaCon 2025] Boyega also starred in the "Pacific Rim" franchise, as King Ghezo in the Viola Davis film "The Woman King" in 2022, and is signed on to star as soul singer Otis Redding in the film "Otis & Zelma," currently in pre-production. Boyega came to Orlando in 2017 for Star Wars Celebration....

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (26+ words) A bright blue British police box inspired by "Dr. Who" will travel throughout Howard County, adding to the county's network of over 50 Little Free Libraries....

5+ hour, 14+ min ago (202+ words) A coffee shop crew on the North Shore had something to be extra grateful for this Thanksgiving after a famous actor with ties to Massachusetts stopped by. Joe Keery, a musician and actor known for portraying Steve Harrington in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," popped into Olive's Coffee & Bakehouse in Newburyport over the holiday weekend. Opened in 2020, Olive's Coffee & Bakehouse is an acclaimed shop that sells baked goods made in house and locally sourced items from neighboring establishments. A Newburyport native himself, Keery's family has been visiting the coffee shop over the past five years, owner Debra Ball told MassLive. "My staff have always been huge fans and Sunday I decided to give them a gift by asking if I could get a picture of them with him," she said in a statement. "He was happy to do it....

5+ hour, 25+ min ago (958+ words) Marco Vito Oddo is a writer, journalist, and Tomatometer-approved critic. Passionate about superhero comic books, horror, and Nintendo games, he has his byline added to portals such as ComicBook.com, We Got This Covered, The Gamer, and Collider. When he's not working, Marco Vito is reading, gaming, spending time with his dog, watching movies and TV [] Isaac Asimov stands as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of science fiction literature. His vast body of work helped define the genre during its Golden Age and established concepts that remain relevant in modern storytelling. For instance, Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics, which continue to dominate discussions about artificial intelligence and ethical programming. In addition, his creation of the Foundation series brought a sociological approach to galactic empires that inspired franchises like Star Wars and Dune....

5+ hour, 58+ min ago (175+ words) Nearly a decade after its premiere, Stranger Things is nearing its epic conclusion. The fifth and final season premiered on Netflix with Part 1 on Nov. 26 with the following two parts slated to release on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Stranger Things has had a cinematic flair reminiscent of the 1980s sci-fi films it draws inspiration from, especially as the budget has inflated to reflect audience interest. Now, fans can see the series finale in a cinema. For two days only, The Finale will be in 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Here's more on the hit Netflix show's season finale and how to buy tickets to see it on the big screen. Two hours and five minutes. Over 500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. For a full list, visit www.ST5Finale.com. The Finale's theatrical run is a dream come true for series…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago (390+ words) Back in August, we got word that'The Batman director Matt Reeves had finally finished the script for his long-awaited sequel, which he penned alongside co-writer Mattson Tomlin. Gunn remains adamant that the plan is still to forge ahead with another actor for the DCU's Caped Crusader, but we are going to see at least one more instalment in Reeves' "Epic Crime Saga" as well. The movie officially entered the pre-production phase over the summer, and cameras are scheduled to begin rolling early next year. The movie is expected to film at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Glasgow and Liverpool at some point in January, and we may now know who Reeves has enlisted to shoot his lsequel. According to Jeff Sneider, Veteran cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, who won an Oscar for shooting David Fincher's Mank, has been tapped to serve as the…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago (453+ words) LEGO has revealed three new Star Wars sets that are gearing up to be released on January 1: an AT-AT set, a Venator-Class Attack Cruiser, and a build of BB-8. LEGO Drops Three New Star Wars Sets That Fans Can Preorder Today Start off the new year with new Star Wars sets. We're just a few weeks away from 2026, and LEGO is ready to kickstart the new year with some brand new Star Wars sets. The company has revealed three new builds that are gearing up to be released on January 1, 2026: an AT-AT, a Venator-Class Attack Cruiser, and a build of BB-8. What's even better is they're already available to preorder, so you can secure a set for yourself now to start piecing together at the start of the year. The AT-AT set is currently available to preorder for $64.99, the Venator-Class…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago (226+ words) The Hannibal creator recently sat down for a conversation, where he lauded Andor Season 2 Episode 8, titled "Who Are You?" Bryan Fuller praised Rogue One and its prequel series, Andor. He stated to ScreenRant that Season 2 Episode 8 of Andor "is the most important episode of television this year, and probably for many years to come." Fuller continued, "I watched it so many times and cried at just the bravery of this woman, [Mon Mothma]. It's a crime that Genevieve O'Reilly was not acknowledged with awards." Andor Season 2 became a huge hit and earned a satisfactory score of 97 percent on the Tomatometer based on 211 critic reviews. On the Other hand, it got a score of 89 percent on the Popcornmeter. Despite the huge success of both seasons of Andor, the show is not returning for a third season. Previously, Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago (558+ words) Ever since The Rise of Skywalker left theaters, fans have been wondering when we'd see more of Rey on the big screen. While nothing has been officially confirmed, scoopers and fans alike have been speculating that she would be popping up at the end of the upcoming film Starfighter. This all started with Shawn Levy, who has been a very busy man lately: after directing Deadpool & Wolverine, he has been directing episodes of Stranger Things and directing Starfighter. Ever since The Rise of Skywalker left theaters, fans have been wondering when we'd see more of Rey on the big screen. While nothing has been officially confirmed, scoopers and fans alike have been speculating that she would be popping up at the end of the upcoming film Starfighter. However, the ending of this movie had to be rewritten at the last…...