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Iowa Fisherman Sets New Record for Biggest Crappie [PHOTO]
Nothing beats a good fishing story. Battling to get a huge fish to shore, or better yet, tales of the one that got away. Many a tall tale has been told about a fish that was caught, but no photo was taken. One Iowa fisherman who just set a new state record has all the proof he needs!
‘Ballerina’ Trailer Brings Keanu Reeves Back to the World of John Wick
This first spinoff from the John Wick franchise has been in the works for a long time — which could explain why it is supposedly set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 which came out five years ago and a whole sequel ago. That movie introduced the concept of these world-class ballerinas who double as assassins. One such ballerina, played by Ana de Armas, is the subject of the film, which is officially titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
New ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Reveals a Huge Connection to the Original Film
The new trailer for Gladiator II pretty much confirms what’s been assumed about this movie since the moment it was announced that this long-awaited sequel would not feature Russell Crowe’s Maximus and would instead focus on the grown version of Lucius, the grandson of the former emperor and the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen’s character) in the original Ridley Scott Gladiator from 2000.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Announces Digital and Blu-ray Premiere Date
After leaping from the Fox film universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadpool and Wolverine are ready to make another jump: From movie theaters to home video. Marvel announced today the premiere dates for the massive blockbuster’s debut on Digital as well as 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. They also confirmed a fairly large number of special features, including a breakdown of the film’s big one-take fight sequence and an audio commentary featuring director Shawn Levy and star/producer Ryan Reynolds.
‘Squid Game 2’ Drops First Season 2 Trailer
It’s the biggest show in Netflix history. And it’s back for season 2. The first teaser for Squid Game Season 2 just debuted online — along with the official plot description for this new batch of episodes, which will premiere on the streaming service just after Christmas of 2024.
‘Thunderbolts*’ Trailer Breakdown: All the Marvel Easter Eggs You Missed
The trailer for Thunderbolts* is here, and it is not what we were expecting. For one thing, the trailer is scored by the Pixies’ song “Where Is My Mind?” And that’s a fitting choice for this trailer because it introduces Bob — AKA the Sentry (played by Lewis Pullman) — to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. And the Sentry is a superhero who struggles with major mental health issues. (If you know Marvel comics, you know that’s putting it mildly!) So that song in this trailer essentially worked as foreshadowing.
Everything New on Max in October 2024
This is not a shock: There’s a lot of scary stuff coming to streaming on Max in October. What are they going to put up in October, colorful kids shows?. Nuts to that; Max is going full Halloween mode with premieres like the long-awaited remake of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, which will finally debut on Max on October 3. (1987’s A Return to Salem’s Lot will also be streaming on Max in October, in case you want to compare new and old.)
Iowa’s Ultimate Fall Festival: A Free Family Adventure at the Field of Dreams!
The Field of Dreams Movie Site is gearing up for a special fall celebration as it partners with DEKALB to host the inaugural DEKALB Children’s Fall Festival on October 12th & 13th, 2024. This family-friendly event, set against the backdrop of the iconic cornfields made famous by the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, promises a weekend full of activities for visitors of all ages.
Marvel and DC’s New Shows Are Surprisingly Similar
The real never-ending battle in comics is not for truth, justice, and the American way; it’s the competition between the industry’s two main rivals, Marvel and DC. Ever since Marvel staked carved out a major segment of the 1960s superhero market with titles like Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Avengers — all of which were, to varying degrees, copycats or deliberate counter-programming of popular DC books of the era — the companies have rarely made a move without considering how the other may respond. Their war is long and heated enough to fill a book (which someone actually wrote a few years ago).
HBO’s Green Lantern Series Finally Casts Hal Jordan
After a near-endless casting and development process, it looks like DC’s Green Lantern series is finally almost ready to begin production. HBO and Max have spent years developing a show based on the classic DC Comics sci-fi property. Their version has always been described as a kind of police procedural set in outer space, but exactly which Lanterns are the focus (and who is doing the focusing behind the camera) has been in flux. The latest version of the show, called Lanterns, is from DC writer Tom King, Damon Lindelof, and Chris Munday, who is the showrunner on the series.
Matt Reeves Teases More ‘The Batman’ Spinoffs After ‘The Penguin’
The Batman director Matt Reeves has revealed more movie and TV spinoffs are in the works. The 58-year-old filmmaker is currently working on the DC superhero sequel after releasing its HBO spinoff The Penguin, and has now teased there are “evolved” plans for future films and shows set in The Batman universe.
A ‘Friends’ Game Show Is Coming to Max
If you’ve watched every episode of Friends multiple times, and you’re still finding yourself drawn back to the show over and over, you’ll soon be able to watch a new game show based on the beloved ’90s sitcom. Dubbed Fast Friends, the show has received a...
New Bar & Burger Restaurant Opening In Downtown Sioux Falls
A brand new premier bar and burger restaurant is going to be opening in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Big Sioux Burger announced that “South Dakota’s premier burger destination, is coming to the The Steel District this Fall 2024!”. In describing the new restaurant they said... “Think dive...
20 Beloved ’90s Foods That No Longer Exist
The ’90s were a strange and glorious time. The stock market was up. The internet made a weird series of mechanical noises every time you turned it on by accessing it via your phone. Cell phones were the size of bricks. And grocery stores were filled with foods never before dreamed of in human history.
Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States
With the divorce rate hovering near 43 percent in America, wedding bliss can be just that, or your marriage can end in divorce. That doesn't stop people from taking the risk, however — nearly 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50. America has the highest...
A New Marvel Team Assembles in First ‘Thunderbolts*’ Trailer
It’s been five years since the last Avengers sequel. The Marvel Cinematic Universe could really use a new team of heroes. Instead, meet the Thunderbolts. Or maybe the Thunderbolts* with the asterisk — for some reason Marvel refuses to explain, that is the official title of the film. Based on the Marvel comic series, the film features a group of Marvel’s anti-heroes, villains, and misfits, all thrown together into a team. In the film, their ranks include Florence Pugh’s Black Widow, Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent, Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost, and David Harbour’s Red Guardian.
Hey Iowa, Are You Drinking too Much Caffeine?
Thousands of people in the state of Iowa love starting their morning with a cup of coffee or two. Some people would argue that it's the best part of their morning/entire day. Have you seen the coffee mugs or memes on the internet that look like this?. Maybe coffee isn't...
Country Artists Who Share Your Zodiac Sign: Libra
Are you a Libra? If this is your zodiac sign, then you are in great company!. Artists like Scotty McCreery, Alan Jackson and Zach Top are all Libras. In fact, there are 19 country artists who were born during Libra season. When Is Libra Season?. According to Horoscope.com, the Libra...
Shania Twain Makes a Big Statement About Miranda Lambert [Exclusive]
As Shania Twain gears up to host the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Thursday night (Sept. 26), she took some time to chat with Taste of Country Nights about her gig, but also the current state of country music. One artist...
Brendan McLoughlin, Tanner Adell Among Nashville’s Most Beautiful People
It's official: Miranda Lambert is married to one of the most beautiful people in Nashville. Husband Brendan McLoughlin made a list of 25 recently published by Nashville Lifestyles magazine. The retired police officer shared the news with photos from the magazine on social media. Inside the issue he talks about...
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