Capcom’s ‘Street Fighter’ movie opened with $51.1 million worldwide, taking the top spot at the global box office despite weak reviews.
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Franchise bets dominated a day of stalled projects and second chances
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
Street Fighter opened below the level set by Resident Evil in its first weekend. The comparison shows that the video game adaptation did not generate the same immediate theatrical response.
12:14 PMPolygon
Taika Waititi confirmed that his long-developed Star Wars film is on hold indefinitely. He said he and Lucasfilm are working on a different project together instead.
7:39 PMVariety
Apu returns as a speaking character in ‘The Simpsons’ after nearly ten years without dialogue. The episode marks the character’s first voiced appearance since Hank Azaria stopped playing him.
10:37 PMIGN
Pokémon is set to return to the Galar region in 2027 through a new release. The broader announcement also includes ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ and the classic Pokémon anime coming to Disney Plus under a new streaming deal.
10:51 PMPolygon
Joe Manganiello’s memoir details Ben Affleck’s abandoned Batman film, in which Deathstroke would have systematically destroyed Batman’s personal life and killed Commissioner Gordon.
4:12 PMVariety
Noah Adams, a longtime host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” has died. His understated delivery and vivid writing helped shape the program’s sound and the network’s approach to narrative reporting for a generation.
12:30 PMNPR Arts
Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor-in-chief, has promised to represent the broad center right and center left. The account argues that the program’s reality does not match that stated commitment.
6:00 AMThe New Yorker — Books & Culture
Quentin Tarantino says he has written the script for his tenth and final film. He does not plan to make it immediately, choosing to spend more time living before returning to production.
11:56 AMIGN2:17 PMIGN
Street Fighter Tops the Box Office With $51 Million Opening Weekend Amid Lackluster Reviews
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Capcom’s ‘Street Fighter’ movie opened with $51.1 million worldwide, taking the top spot at the global box office despite weak reviews.
The opening shows that recognizable game branding can generate strong initial demand even when critics
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The film’s debut strengthens Hollywood’s case for game adaptations while leaving its long-term viability unresolved.
12:14 PMPolygon
Street Fighter Fails To Match Resident Evil's Opening Weekend Box Office Success
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Street Fighter opened below the level set by Resident Evil in its first weekend. The comparison shows that the video game adaptation did not generate the same immediate theatrical response.
Street Fighter's weaker launch limits its early commercial momentum and raises pressure on later legs
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The result weakens expectations that Street Fighter can quickly reproduce Resident Evil's box office trajectory.
7:39 PMVariety
Taika Waititi Confirms His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Has Been Put ‘on Ice’ Indefinitely
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Taika Waititi confirmed that his long-developed Star Wars film is on hold indefinitely. He said he and Lucasfilm are working on a different project together instead.
The project has moved from prolonged development to an indefinite freeze, removing it from the
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Another Star Wars film has left the active queue, making the franchise’s theatrical future more dependent on a smaller set of projects.
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10:37 PMIGN
The Simpsons’ Apu Has Finally Spoken on the Show for the First Time in Almost a Decade
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Apu returns as a speaking character in ‘The Simpsons’ after nearly ten years without dialogue. The episode marks the character’s first voiced appearance since Hank Azaria stopped playing him.
The decision reopens a character the show had effectively sidelined after years of criticism over
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The episode is a test of whether long-running shows can update controversial characters without abandoning them.
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10:51 PMPolygon
Pokémon Officially Returns to Galar in 2027 for New Release
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Pokémon is set to return to the Galar region in 2027 through a new release. The broader announcement also includes ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ and the classic Pokémon anime coming to Disney Plus under a new streaming deal.
The Galar return extends Pokémon’s strategy of mining recent game regions while expanding its animated
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The deal shows Pokémon using new regional releases and library licensing together to grow both its content pipeline and streaming reach.
4:12 PMVariety
Joe Manganiello Says Ben Affleck’s Scrapped Batman Film Would Have Seen Deathstroke ‘Dismantle Batman’s Entire Life’ and Kill Commissioner Gordon
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Joe Manganiello’s memoir details Ben Affleck’s abandoned Batman film, in which Deathstroke would have systematically destroyed Batman’s personal life and killed Commissioner Gordon.
The revelations expand the picture of a darker, character-driven Batman project that never reached production.
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The unused storyline shows how much of DC’s previous cinematic direction disappeared during the franchise’s reset.
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12:30 PMNPR Arts
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
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Noah Adams, a longtime host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” has died. His understated delivery and vivid writing helped shape the program’s sound and the network’s approach to narrative reporting for a generation.
Adams represented an NPR style built on intimacy, precision and literary storytelling rather than broadcast
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His death marks the loss of one of the voices that defined modern American public radio.
6:00 AMThe New Yorker — Books & Culture
The Bari Weiss Effect on “60 Minutes”
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Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor-in-chief, has promised to represent the broad center right and center left. The account argues that the program’s reality does not match that stated commitment.
The decisive issue is the gap between Weiss’s promise of broad political representation and how
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The dispute will shape whether “60 Minutes” remains a trusted reporting institution or becomes another venue in the wider fight over media legitimacy.
11:56 AMIGN
Quentin Tarantino Says He's 'Written a Script' for 10th and Final Film, But He Wants to 'Live' Before Making It
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Quentin Tarantino says he has written the script for his tenth and final film. He does not plan to make it immediately, choosing to spend more time living before returning to production.
The script exists, but the timeline remains open. Tarantino's decision puts his personal timetable ahead
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Tarantino's final film is now a question of timing rather than whether the project exists.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
‘Weapons’ and ‘Resident Evil’ director Zach Cregger is already considering a story for ‘Resident Evil 2.’ The current film is intended to function as a standalone project, but its director is planning for the possibility of continuation.
9:43 PMPolygon
Saturday Night Live U.K. took aim at Shane Gillis after he faced criticism for jokes about women during his opening monologue as host of the U.S. show on Oct. 10.
9:17 PMNew York Times Arts
Inde Navarrette, recognized as one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, discussed a weekend that included the Academy Museum Gala and the Newport Beach Film Festival. She also spoke about meeting Pamela Anderson, hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ and training for stunts on ‘X-Men.’
8:40 PMVariety
Katseye says Sophia Laforteza will return after a brief hiatus. Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung described their support for her as a fellow member and “sister.”
7:47 PMVariety
Jason Sudeikis said he hopes Ted Lasso continues with a fifth season and discussed how the series helped him through a difficult period. He also argued that public coverage of his 2020 split from Olivia Wilde reduced a complicated situation to a simplified narrative.
7:17 PMVariety
An overlooked thriller starring Adam Scott is now available on streaming. The film centers on the dangers of a trip to rural Ireland.
7:00 PMPolygon
Jesse Eisenberg said winning a Razzie for his performance as Lex Luthor in Batman v. Superman made it difficult for him to obtain roles in studio films.
6:37 PMIGN
Darren Criss brought Chris Colfer onstage at his London concert for a performance of “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” The appearance reunited the actors associated with Glee characters Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel.
6:15 PMVariety
Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore praised each other and introduced “The Debut,” Eisenberg’s musical comedy, to a packed audience at the London Film Festival’s closing night.
4:40 PMVariety
David Farrier’s documentary ‘Mister Organ’ examines Michael Organ’s disturbing campaign of intimidation against people who enter his life. Its unease comes less from large-scale social horror than from the subject’s close, personal manipulation.
3:30 PMThe Verge
‘Airwolf,’ CBS’s 1980s action series about a high-tech helicopter and Cold War missions, is now available to watch for free on streaming. The show combines aerial action, espionage and period television escapism.
3:00 PMPolygonHollywood figures including Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Charlize Theron, John Carpenter and Colman Domingo attended the Academy Museum Gala. Theron, Carpenter and Domingo were honored, while Swift performed during the event.
2:03 PMWWD
A famous Robert De Niro line from Goodfellas remains memorable because it exposes the dangerous logic of mob loyalty and betrayal. Decades later, the quote still works as a concise expression of the film's moral world.
2:00 PMPolygon
The Legend of Korra's two-part origin story explained why the Avatar exists and what that role requires. The answer defined the Avatar not only as a source of power, but also as a burden.
12:00 PMPolygon
The profile examines Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis’s reputation as a detached interview subject and a seemingly effortless guitar virtuoso. It presents his reserved public persona alongside the precision and force of his playing.
10:00 AMThe Verge
Jessica Rothe has confirmed that she plans to return for a third installment of the “Happy Death Day” series. She also discusses her status as a scream queen and her connection to the franchise.
9:00 AMPolygon
John Goodman reflects on his career, his work with Tom Cruise and the Coen brothers, and his long effort to feel comfortable with himself. The conversation treats fear not as a passing emotion but as a force shaping his life and performances.
6:00 AMThe New Yorker — Books & CultureA South Korean reality show has three celebrities date artificial intelligence avatars, blending romance, performance and scripted digital personalities. The format reflects the country’s strong public interest in A.I.
2:00 AMThe New York Times9:43 PMPolygon
Resident Evil Director Is Already Thinking Sequels
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‘Weapons’ and ‘Resident Evil’ director Zach Cregger is already considering a story for ‘Resident Evil 2.’ The current film is intended to function as a standalone project, but its director is planning for the possibility of continuation.
Early sequel thinking signals that the film’s creative team sees franchise potential before the first
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The project is being positioned as both a complete film and a possible new pillar for the Resident Evil franchise.
9:17 PMNew York Times Arts
‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Lays Into Shane Gillis
Summary
Saturday Night Live U.K. took aim at Shane Gillis after he faced criticism for jokes about women during his opening monologue as host of the U.S. show on Oct. 10.
The segment extends the backlash beyond Gillis’s own broadcast and turns his monologue into material
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The criticism gives Gillis’s jokes a longer afterlife and raises the reputational cost of boundary-pushing comedy.
8:40 PMVariety
Inde Navarrette on Meeting Pamela Anderson, Hosting ‘SNL’ and X-Men Stunt Training
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Inde Navarrette, recognized as one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, discussed a weekend that included the Academy Museum Gala and the Newport Beach Film Festival. She also spoke about meeting Pamela Anderson, hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ and training for stunts on ‘X-Men.’
Navarrette is building visibility across prestige events, comedy and franchise entertainment rather than through one
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Navarrette’s emerging profile reflects how young actors increasingly need credibility across film, television and franchise work.
7:47 PMVariety
Katseye Says They’re ‘So Proud’ of Sophia Ahead of Her Return to the Group: ‘She’s Our Sister’
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Katseye says Sophia Laforteza will return after a brief hiatus. Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung described their support for her as a fellow member and “sister.”
Sophia’s return restores the group’s full lineup and gives Katseye a chance to frame the
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A smooth return helps Katseye preserve both its lineup and its carefully built sense of collective identity.
7:17 PMVariety
Jason Sudeikis Hopes to Continue ‘Ted Lasso’ for Season 5, Says Coverage of Split From Olivia Wilde Missed a ‘Million Little Things’: ‘It’s Always More Complicated’
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Jason Sudeikis said he hopes Ted Lasso continues with a fifth season and discussed how the series helped him through a difficult period. He also argued that public coverage of his 2020 split from Olivia Wilde reduced a complicated situation to a simplified narrative.
Sudeikis is reopening the possibility of another Ted Lasso season while using the conversation to
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The remarks keep Ted Lasso commercially alive without turning Sudeikis’s hope into an official production commitment.
7:00 PMPolygon
Adam Scott's Criminally Overlooked 2026 Thriller Is Finally on Streaming
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An overlooked thriller starring Adam Scott is now available on streaming. The film centers on the dangers of a trip to rural Ireland.
Streaming gives the film a second chance to find viewers after failing to break through
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The release shows how streaming can revive films that missed their first opportunity to build an audience.
6:37 PMIGN
Jesse Eisenberg Says He 'Couldn't Get Movie Studio Parts' After Winning His Batman v. Superman Razzie
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Jesse Eisenberg said winning a Razzie for his performance as Lex Luthor in Batman v. Superman made it difficult for him to obtain roles in studio films.
Eisenberg’s account suggests that an industry backlash to a heavily mocked franchise performance affected his
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A single franchise misfire may have shaped Eisenberg’s career options more than the award’s satirical purpose implies.
6:15 PMVariety
‘Glee’ Reunion: Chris Colfer Joins Darren Criss Onstage to Perform ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ During London Concert
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Darren Criss brought Chris Colfer onstage at his London concert for a performance of “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” The appearance reunited the actors associated with Glee characters Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel.
The surprise performance converts a one-night concert into a nostalgia event for Glee’s enduring fan
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Glee remains valuable as a reunion and touring brand even without a new television installment.
4:40 PMVariety
Julianne Moore Says ‘The Debut’ Is ‘One of the Best Scripts I’ve Ever Read’ as Jesse Eisenberg’s Musical Comedy Closes London Film Festival on a High Note
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Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore praised each other and introduced “The Debut,” Eisenberg’s musical comedy, to a packed audience at the London Film Festival’s closing night.
The film left the festival with strong public backing from its director and lead actor,
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High-profile creative support can help an unusual film attract attention before wider release.
3:30 PMThe Verge
Mister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve ever seen
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David Farrier’s documentary ‘Mister Organ’ examines Michael Organ’s disturbing campaign of intimidation against people who enter his life. Its unease comes less from large-scale social horror than from the subject’s close, personal manipulation.
The film’s central threat is interpersonal control, not spectacle, which makes its tension unusually immediate.
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‘Mister Organ’ demonstrates how a narrowly focused true-crime story can feel more invasive and destabilizing than a broader account of institutional wrongdoing.
3:00 PMPolygon
CBS's Definitive '80s Action Thriller Series Is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
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‘Airwolf,’ CBS’s 1980s action series about a high-tech helicopter and Cold War missions, is now available to watch for free on streaming. The show combines aerial action, espionage and period television escapism.
Free access removes the main barrier to revisiting a series built around recognizable nostalgia and
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Making ‘Airwolf’ free turns a deep-catalog title into a low-risk discovery play for both nostalgic viewers and younger audiences.
2:03 PMWWD
Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and More Stars Turn Out for the Academy Museum Gala
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Hollywood figures including Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Charlize Theron, John Carpenter and Colman Domingo attended the Academy Museum Gala. Theron, Carpenter and Domingo were honored, while Swift performed during the event.
The gala combined institutional recognition with celebrity spectacle, giving the Academy Museum a high-visibility platform
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The event shows how cultural institutions now rely on crossover celebrity power to expand their audience and relevance.
2:00 PMPolygon
36 Years Later, Robert De Niro's Greatest Gangster Movie Quote Is Still One of a Kind
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A famous Robert De Niro line from Goodfellas remains memorable because it exposes the dangerous logic of mob loyalty and betrayal. Decades later, the quote still works as a concise expression of the film's moral world.
The quote endures because it turns loyalty into a threat rather than a virtue. Its
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The line remains a cultural shorthand for how quickly gangster loyalty can become violence.
12:00 PMPolygon
13 Years Ago, 'The Legend of Korra' Finally Answered the Biggest Avatar Mystery
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The Legend of Korra's two-part origin story explained why the Avatar exists and what that role requires. The answer defined the Avatar not only as a source of power, but also as a burden.
The story changed the mythology by giving the Avatar's existence a clear purpose and cost.
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Korra's origin expanded Avatar mythology from a character legacy into a moral responsibility.
10:00 AMThe Verge
J Mascis has nothing better to do
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The profile examines Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis’s reputation as a detached interview subject and a seemingly effortless guitar virtuoso. It presents his reserved public persona alongside the precision and force of his playing.
Mascis’s appeal rests on the gap between his low-key demeanor and his outsized influence as
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The piece frames Mascis’s indifference to celebrity as part of the enduring brand that keeps his music culturally relevant.
9:00 AMPolygon
Jessica Rothe Officially Confirms Return Plans for Hit Time-Loop Thriller Trilogy
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Jessica Rothe has confirmed that she plans to return for a third installment of the “Happy Death Day” series. She also discusses her status as a scream queen and her connection to the franchise.
Rothe’s confirmation keeps a third film viable, but it does not by itself establish that
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A returning lead preserves the possibility of a long-awaited third film and gives the franchise a clear path back to development.
6:00 AMThe New Yorker — Books & Culture
What John Goodman Knows About Fear
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John Goodman reflects on his career, his work with Tom Cruise and the Coen brothers, and his long effort to feel comfortable with himself. The conversation treats fear not as a passing emotion but as a force shaping his life and performances.
The profile recasts Goodman’s familiar screen presence through his persistent unease, showing how vulnerability can
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Goodman’s account offers a more useful explanation of his longevity than simple versatility: he turned discomfort into a durable acting instrument.
2:00 AMThe New York Times
Singing, Dancing and Getting Dumped by A.I. on Korean TV
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A South Korean reality show has three celebrities date artificial intelligence avatars, blending romance, performance and scripted digital personalities. The format reflects the country’s strong public interest in A.I.
A.I. is moving from a behind-the-scenes production tool into the role of an on-screen romantic
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The show tests whether audiences will treat artificial personalities as entertainment partners rather than technological novelties.
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