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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Why Krispy Kreme, Kohl's and other 'meme stocks' are exploding
Oh boy. Here we go again. The year was 2021. And suddenly, there was a stock market explosion over... GameStop? And then some other stocks that got a boost thanks to some folks on Reddit and social media sites who helped some companies like AMC and Bed Bath and Beyond to get a boost on the market. Remember all that? Good. Let's fastforward to late July 2025. It's happening again. There's another bunch of so-called "meme stocks" that are getting a boost with trading on Wednesday thanks to hype on Reddit and beyond. Let's run through who they are as it looks like some of these could be GameStop 2.0: Krispy Kreme The donut maker saw its price skyrocket. GoPro Yeah, remember GoPro and how those digital cameras were everywhere a while back? The price just EXPLODED. Kohl's See above. Opendoor Two home goods businesses that got a boost. Is this due to Wallstreetbets on Reddit? Yep. And it seems like because of reports of the same thing that was happening with GameStop -- what's called a short squeeze -- the Reddit community jumped on the bandwagon with these stocks.
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two popular Irish stars join star-studded cast for reboot of iconic period drama movie as filming kicks off in UK
TWO Irish homegrown talents have been added to the star-studded cast of a major film reboot. Jane Austen's classic Sense & Sensibility is set to get another outing on the big screen thirty years on from its first film adaptation. Advertisement 3 Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility will make a return to the big screen 3 Fiona Shaw has been cast as Mrs Jennings in the film reboot 3 Catriona Balfe was announced to play Mrs Dashwood The second adaptation of the legendary tale has already seen some major names cast. While Hanna star Esme Creed-Miles will star as Marianne Dashwood, the emotional and reckless sister. Yesterday it was announced that Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ Shaw will be accompanied by another Irish lady - Balfe is expected to play Elinor and Marianne's mum, Mrs Dashwood. George MacKay is also on board the flick as Edward Ferrars, Elinor's adorably dorky love interest. You might recognise him from his role in the critically acclaimed flick 1917. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Exclusive Frank Dillane will play the roguish John Willoughby, the suitor who ultimately breaks Marianne's heart. He's probably most familiar to American audiences for his role on AMC's series 80s movie star with very famous family is unrecognisable as he rides a motorcycle in LA - can you guess who he is? Filming for the highly anticipated revival of the 90s classic began earlier this month in the However, a release date has yet to be announced for the movie. Advertisement Sense and Sensibility follows the fortunes of the three Dashwood sisters in the 18th century. FAMOUS PLOT Following the death of their father, the sisters and their mother are forced to move out of their family estate and into a cottage with a relative. Their half-brother, who had promised their father that he would support them, is instead persuaded by his wife to withhold financial support. His wife also sets about blocking a potential match with Elinor and her brother. Advertisement Meanwhile, Marianne is attempting to stave off a marriage to the much older, but wealthy, Colonel Brandon, and instead falls in love with the dashing, but weak-willed, John Willoughby. As the plot unfolds, the sisters find themselves experiencing contrasting relationship stories.
CNET
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
This Unsung Supernatural TV Show Has Everything a Horror Fan Could Want
When it comes to genre television, there haven't been many TV shows over the past decade that have kept me hooked. I watch TV for a living, so color me jaded. When I think of big creative swings in the television realm, shows like Twin Peaks, Severance and The Boys immediately come to mind. That third title I just mentioned is the only one in that trio that is an adaptation -- taking inspiration from the ultraviolent superhero comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Before The Boys, two titles inspired by Ennis's comic book work hit the small screen: the short-lived Constantine and the gloriously bonkers Preacher, which is now streaming on Netflix (until Aug. 18) and AMC Plus. AMC took a crazy big swing with Preacher, tapping series creator Sam Catlin (Breaking Bad) to showrun the project with the help of producing duo Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. In May of 2016, the first of the show's four seasons premiered on the small screen and proceeded to kick the TV world right upside the face -- but, like, in the best way. Read more: Philo's Subscription Price Will Increase, but Include AMC Plus Ruth Negga, Dominic Cooper and Joseph Gilgun star in Preacher. AMC Network Preacher follows Jesse Custer (played by Dominic Cooper), a down-on-his-luck Texas priest with a sinister past. He is given a new purpose when a supernatural force known as Genesis inhabits his body, granting him the Word of God -- a superpower that, when summoned, makes anyone follow his command. Fueled by an enduring crisis of faith and his newfound gift, Jesse finds himself on a mission to find God, who just up and left heaven, and bring him to justice. He can't do it alone, though. Joining him on this bizarre road trip adventure is Tulip O'Hare (Ruth Negga), his formidable ex-girlfriend, and a wise-cracking, chain-smoking, hard-drinking vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun). Add in a collection of untrustworthy angels, pesky demons, that aforementioned deadbeat God and a group of murderous zealots, and you've got yourself one delightfully unhinged TV show. Like The Boys, Preacher isn't directly categorized as a horror series. But it has earned its gruesome flowers. It pivots from one genre to another regularly -- swiftly moving from bloody vampire kill sequence to comedic road trip banter to some heavy apocalyptic, theological drama. Above all else, it's the wonderful dynamic between the core trio that keeps things interesting. Sure, you can revel in the cool action sequences and the southern noir flavor of the story world and its characters, but if the emotional connection between the leads is lacking, the show will fail. Thankfully, that's not the case here. Joseph Gilgun as the vampire Cassidy in Preacher. AMC Network The chemistry between Cooper and Negga is white hot and pretty much jumps off the screen. Gilgun's punk rock take on Cassidy is my favorite thing about the show -- even if the TV version of him was watered down from his brash and brutal (too-violent-for-basic-cable) comic book roots. In a content landscape full of recycled tropes and shows that were canceled too soon, Preacher is a beautiful and unique snowflake. The more I think about it, the more I am baffled that the show was even greenlit in the first place -- and I don't mean that in a bad way. If you've read Ennis's comic book and enjoyed Steve Dillon's visual stylings, you probably had the same thought I had when this show was announced: How? The narrative structure of the books, along with the twisted story arcs -- there's a face-removing serial killer, an immortal bounty hunter who kills angels and so much more -- really made me feel like this was something no one could adapt. Graham McTavish in Preacher, now streaming on Netflix and AMC Plus. AMC Network The same was said at one point or another about Game of Thrones and Watchmen. So, egg on my face, I guess. Things move quickly when it comes to TV shows. They get greenlit only to be canceled in the blink of an eye. The revolving door of what's new, what's popular and what just left the party can be a bit discombobulating. It's this fast-paced entertainment realm that makes me think gems like Preacher can be easily overlooked or forgotten. Preacher exists in a weird pocket of time for television -- The Walking Dead franchise had exploded when it premiered, and the streaming wars had yet to fully kick in. It was before the MCU made its way to Disney Plus, with shows like FX's Legion experimenting with unique visuals and story sequences unlike anything found on basic cable. It was a show that tinkered with what was possible, storytelling-wise, while also giving us some kick-ass insanity to tune into each week. It never really took off; at least not the way The Boys did. And that's a shame because this show was a game-changer. With each season, the story world became larger and more fantastical. Every character chewed the scenery down to the bone, and that was just a part of its bonkers charm. Probably the best thing about the show is that Preacher was allowed to end on its own terms. Yes, that's right, every storyline finds its conclusion, which tends to be a rare thing with TV shows these days. I could keep raving about the series, but I think I've already said too much. Even if I kept writing, I'm not sure if I would be able to substantially encapsulate the brilliant madness of the show. In fact, if I could channel Jesse's Word of God power, I'd probably just wipe this all from your memory. I'd command you to forget everything I just wrote, except the part where I call Preacher, "gloriously bonkers," and tell you to go watch it all right now.
Pink Villa
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hari Hara Veera Mallu North America Premiere Final Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan starrer ends pre-sales with an underwhelming USD 565k
Pawan Kalyan led Hari Hara Veera Mallu, costarring Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, Sathyaraj, Vikramjeet Virk, Jisshu Sengupta, and others, is all set for a grand release worldwide on the 24th of July, 2025, with premieres from 23rd July. The final North America premieres stand at USD 565k, based on data derived by 'Venky Box Office'. The total ticket sales are roughly 20,000. These exclude USD 60k worth of tickets sold in movie chains like AMC and Regal, which have either put shows on hold or have cancelled them due to content delays. Hari Hara Veera Mallu Heads For An Under USD 1 Million Premiere Day; Final North America Presales Stand At USD 565k The premiere collections head towards USD 750k - 850k, which is underwhelming for a star of the stature of Pawan Kalyan. There is an outside chance of USD 1 million, but that's only if the shows put on hold are listed back online, and there are huge spot-bookings if the word of mouth favours. Hari Hara Veera Mallu Is Pawan Kalyan's Most Expensive Movie To Date This is Pawan Kalyan's most expensive film to date, so the stakes are higher. Not only does the film have to do well, it has to do exceedingly well, to make up for the shortfall of a slow start. If the movie does well at the box office, it will benefit the sequel, that's already in the works. Reportedly, 20 percent of the sequel is already shot. If Hari Hara Veera Mallu fails, we may most likely not have a sequel. Hari Hara Veera Mallu Will Be Followed By OG And Ustaad Bhagat Singh Powerstar fans don't have much to really worry as they are set to get a lot of Pawan Kalyan movies in the times to come. In exactly two months from the release of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, there is They Call Him OG, which is unquestionably the actor's most awaited film. After that, there is Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which will mark the return of the star in his iconic cop avatar. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more box office updates on Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Economic Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Apple TV+ to unveil new drama from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan starring Rhea Seehorn
New series will be starring Rhea Seehorn Apple TV+ is building major buzz with a cryptic teaser for an upcoming original series from acclaimed showrunner Vince Gilligan, best known for creating AMC's Breaking Bad and its award-winning prequel Better Call Saul . The new series, shrouded in secrecy for more than two years, is now set to be officially revealed on Friday, July 25, with a live announcement scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. The announcement was quietly teased via Apple TV''s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday with the intriguing message, 'Happiness is Contagious,' accompanied by an animated countdown timer directing fans to the unveiling. Though Apple has not confirmed the show's title, tagline, or plot, the phrase has already sparked speculation among fans who are eagerly anticipating a departure from Gilligan's usual crime drama landscape. What is confirmed, however, is that the new, still-untitled series will star Rhea Seehorn, the Emmy-nominated fan favorite who portrayed Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul . In a previously reported interview with Deadline , Gilligan described the new series as a 'grounded genre drama' that will explore deeper philosophical themes, marking a change of tone 'akin to The Twilight Zone but set in contemporary times.' Apple ordered a two-season commitment in 2022, demonstrating strong confidence in the project before even pilot production began. The development deal marked a significant gain for Apple TV+ in its competitive push to secure high-quality original content. Since its 2019 launch, Apple's streaming platform has grown steadily with acclaimed titles including The Morning Show , Ted Lasso , Severance , Silo , and For All Mankind . The new Gilligan project is expected to premiere as part of Apple's Fall 2025 lineup and could serve as one of its signature dramas for awards season. As for the series itself, very little is known beyond Gilligan's involvement and Seehorn's top billing. It's being produced through Gilligan's High Bridge Productions. Jeff Frost and Diane Mercer also attached as executive producers. With just days remaining until the official reveal, fan excitement continues to build. Subreddits, entertainment blogs, and YouTube fan channels are abuzz with theories around the show's concept and the possible meaning of "Happiness is Contagious." While Apple has provided no hints regarding a trailer or sneak peek, sources suggest that both a teaser trailer and premiere date will be unveiled during Friday's broadcast announcement. Tune in Friday, July 25, at 3:00 p.m. ET for the full reveal. Until then, Apple fans and Breaking Bad alumni loyalists will be holding their breath and decoding every clue Apple drops.
