Tom Hanks brings David S Pumpkins back to SNL for Halloween
Hanks joined Mikey Day and Bobby Moynihan in the October 31 opening sketch, a decade after the character’s debut.
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HBO Max releases surprise Halloween special for IT: Welcome to Derry
The episode, titled “A Story of Derry,” explores events hundreds of years before Pennywise. A second season is also in development.
Netflix renews ‘Haunted Hotel’ for third season in 2027
Creator Matt Roller hopes to return before Halloween and is planning 10 episodes, though Netflix has not confirmed the episode count.
Inde Navarrette to host Halloween ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Gracie Abrams
The October 31 episode ends a two-week break from new installments and will air on NBC with a live stream on Peacock.
Joe Miñoso discusses Chicago Fire departure ahead of Cruz’s final episode
The actor’s farewell airs November 4, 2026, but he will return to direct an episode later in the season.
Martin Scorsese recalls unrealized Cleopatra film with Angelina Jolie
The director linked the project's collapse to the 2014 Sony Pictures hack and jokingly blamed Seth Rogen.
Jennifer Lawrence pushes back on return to heavy prosthetic work
Asked about revisiting the transformation required for Mystique, the actress described discomfort and lengthy makeup sessions.
Big Little Lies season 3 holds one-day shoot ahead of 2027 production
Insiders say the limited filming was needed to preserve an approved California tax credit. A full production start date remains undecided.
Jessica Lange says her acting career may be ending
The actress identified Mary Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night as a potentially fitting final film role, while noting other projects remain in development.
‘Pluribus’ season 2 filming scheduled for October 31
A Production List report places the shoot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Apple has not announced when the second season will premiere.
