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Radiohead Is Making A Video Game To Coincide With The Release Of ‘Kid A Mnesia”

As video games continue to grow in popularity we’re starting to see more major names start to crossover into the genre. It makes sense, as gaming is lucrative and an opportunity to do something really creative and different. It’s the perfect place for people in other creative genres to flex a different kind of creative muscle as well.

The latest example we’re seeing of this is the band Radiohead. Yes, Radiohead is making a video game and while we don’t know many details it sure looks like a horror game. This also may mean we’re going to be getting some really cool crossovers of music and video games because this looks like it will coincide with the Kid A Mnesia reissues of Kid A and Amnesiac

The trailer isn’t particularly long, but it features a slow walkup through a bloody hallway before panning up to reveal a tower bathed in red light. This appears to be a reference to the album cover of Kid A Mnesia. After the reveal it cuts to drawings on the wall throughout a dark room before the words “Kid A Mnesia” appear on the screen. It’s all very spooky and horror-like.

We can expect more information on this soon with an expected November release date to likely coincide with the release of the reissue. What immediately jumps to mind are questions about what this game could be? Is it going to be something like a video game music video, a crossover event similar to the ones we’ve seen in Fortnite, or is this a completely new game?

An interesting tidbit in all of this is that Epic Games is involved. Epic, the developers of Fortnite, are used to musical crossovers with major artists so this might be their latest attempt to do something really creative with a famous band. We’re all eagerly anticipating more information as we wait to see what exactly this game is going to look like.

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TJ Watt Is The Highest-Paid Defensive Player In NFL History After Signing A $112 Million Extension With The Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t letting star outside linebacker TJ Watt go anywhere any time soon. The two sides have been caught up in contract negotiations for some time, and with the team’s 2021 season opener against the Buffalo Bills only three days away, there was a time crunch to get a deal done before the campaign kicks off.

Not only is there a new deal all agreed to, but it’s one that will make Watt the highest-paid defensive player in the history of the NFL. According to multiple media reports, Watt and the Steelers agreed to a four-year extension that will pay him $112 million, with $80 million of that fully guaranteed at signing.

The younger brother of JJ Watt joined the Steelers as the No. 30 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and has since turned himself into a crucial part of the team’s long-term plan. Watt has made three consecutive Pro Bowls and earned back-to-back first-team All-Pro nods in 2019 and 2020, with last season being his most productive in the league. Watt recorded 15 sacks and 23 tackles for loss, both of which were the highest marks in the NFL last year.

The news of Watt’s extension comes days after longtime Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told the media he took a pay cut in order for the team to give him “whatever he wants,” with Roethlisberger calling Watt “arguably the best football player in the game right now, not just on defense, just in general.”

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The ‘Star Trek’ Creator’s Son Has An ‘Open Mind’ About Tarantino But Doesn’t Want ‘Reservoir Dogs’ In Space

To commemorate the 55th anniversary of Star Trek, which aired its first episode on September 8, 1966, Rod Roddenberry sat down for a lengthy interview on the current state of the franchise created by his father, the now legendary father Gene. As the CEO of the franchise, Roddenbery couldn’t be more pleased with Star Trek‘s resurgence as it’s returned to its TV roots with shows like Star Trek: Discovery and Picard.

However, things aren’t as tight on the film front after the franchise seemingly stalled following the release of 2016’s Star Trek: Beyond. As Paramount tried to figure out where to take the films next, Quentin Tarantino threw his hat in the mix after revealing that he was a huge fan of the film cast led by Chris Pine. While the state of that project has been in a constant state of flux, Roddenberry offered his thoughts and from the sound of things, he has not yet seen Tarantino’s script. He also seems cautious (he used the word “struggles”) about the whole prospect while also stating that he’s approaching it with an “open mind.” Via Forbes:

“I would be curious to read a script on his take. I do not think you could say we’re going to do a Reservoir Dogs Star Trek. I’ll be honest, that doesn’t work for me, but he is a fan, and I think as a fan, he probably understands to some degree that Star Trek has to have some of this messaging. I would be curious, and I would try to have an open mind, but I’m not sure what it would be. I am glad that people are willing to explore that at least.”

As Tarantino’s script continues to gestate, WandaVision director Matt Shakman has been tapped to helm a new film, which is reportedly on a “fast track.” Unfortunately, details are scarce, and there’s been no word whether Shakman’s film will continue with the cast created by J.J. Abrams or be another reboot.

(Via Forbes)

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Meet the 22-year-old comedian behind ‘Recess Therapy,’ a new must-see show for parents and kids

Like many other people, the COVID-19 pandemic had Julian Shapiro-Barnum feeling low.

The 22-year-old comedian and actor had spent his senior year at Boston University entirely online, and after moving back home to New York, he felt constricted to his apartment.

“Being stuck in that place was really challenging,” Shapiro-Barnum said — but instead of basking in his sorrow, he decided to take his problems to the streets to get feedback from the experts. In this case, kids.


“I called my creative partner and said ‘Let’s interview kids on the playground. They look so happy and like they’re really having so much fun. … Let’s see how they do it,'” he said. “I’m genuinely interested in seeing how they stay so joyful and resilient.”

What he found was a little more complicated.

Though the children were enthusiastic and hilarious with their answers, it wasn’t all happy. Shapiro-Barnum said he found that many children were, too, struggling with the “new normal” and not being able to see their friends. They grappled with the concept or confines of gender identity and tackled the uncertainty and excitement of the future. Their insight on such topics, however, was much simpler (and funnier) in delivery than the typical adult. It was cathartic.

“Walking back from the playground, I just felt fresh from having that perspective,” Shapiro-Barnum said.

The actor soon after launched Recess Therapy. In the online show — what feels like a new-age spin on “Kids Say the Darndest Things” — Shapiro-Barnum sets out to ask kids general questions in man-on-the-street style videos. And as the saying goes, the truth comes “out of the mouth of babes.”

There have been heartwarming thoughts about Pride month, stream-of-conscious mumblings, suspicions about aliens, and suggested solutions to climate change. Children have also weighed in on crucial subjects like the key to happiness (hint: ice cream), favorite foods (also: ice cream), why vacation is crucial (this, too, somehow involves ice cream), and what adults could do better (to summarize: A LOT).


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The process of creating the show has indeed been therapeutic, Shapiro-Barnum said.

“I was taken aback by how varied and complex and thoughtful these kids are, how they have not put all these boxes around things,” and how they had “crazy, wacky ways” of fixing real-life problems, he said.

“They had so much hope,” he said. “They seemed so free of the stress incorporated in my life.”

Within six months, Shapiro-Barnum estimates that he’s talked to hundreds of children for Recess Therapy, interviewing them weekly about random things like “the summer vibe,” growing up, lying and even the taboo topic of peeing in your pants.

The response has been overwhelming.

Recess Therapy’s Youtube page, which features full-length videos, has around 4,500 subscribers, but the Instagram page, which showcases shorter clips, has amassed more than 768,000 followers and counting, and well over 13 million views in total. Some children have recognized the host while walking around Brooklyn, and both children and adults have been tuning in, leaving warm and encouraging messages, Shapiro-Barnum said.

“They’ll say ‘I’ve watched everything you ever made’ or ‘I feel so much better after seeing this,'” he said. “And I think that’s the power of the show. … We’re just trying to make something positive and happy that is a break from everything. I really want people to come to this page and get that catharsis that only kids can bring in this way.”

Gathering interviews, however, takes work. Some parents have been skeptical and don’t want to put their kids on the internet, but Shapiro-Barnum said there are always some parents who are really excited about the subject and who see the vision.

Alex and Karina Tervooren, owners of New York food tour company and blog Food Strolls, encouraged their six-year-old son Eduard to participate in the interview while attending a food festival in Brooklyn.

“Mom said she’d give us $1, and we were just like fine, and we started to know him and talked about food and stuff,” said Eduard about his interview with Shapiro-Barnum. (Though the topic was summer vibes, Eduard ranted casually about the blank space in his brain, the time he and his siblings flushed a ball down the toilet and how he’ll eat anything).

The episode now has more than 1.4 million views, and the Tervoorens said they have received texts from friends all around the country about Eduard’s Recess Therapy debut, which Eduard finds amusing.

“I thought it was hilarious. Eduard can be very loquacious and goes on and on, but Julian did a good job editing to show the salient points and keeping it funny and playful,” said Alex Tervooren. “Whether questions are meant to be funny or philosophical, when a child answers it, it’s always in a straightforward and nonsensical way.”

Karina Tervooren, who has gone on to watch other episodes of Recess Therapy, described it as a “feel-good” show.

“If you’re having a bad day and you watch that, you start smiling right away,” she said. “The things (kids) talk about, the way they talk about how they see some things, how they handle subjects — it’s very interesting.”

In some ways, Shapiro-Barnum — who once dreamt of being a puppeteer — has been preparing for this moment and platform. Since high school, the comedian and formally trained actor has performed comedy for children and has worked to make both children and adults laugh using his improv skills. His goal is to continue that work, with hopes of expanding Recess Therapy and diving into deeper subjects with kids — still with the much-needed dose of comedy.

“Kids can be so hilarious but also heartwarming and healing and they’ve brought me such depth,” he said. And sometimes, he added, “they’re more fun to hang out with.”

Shapiro-Barnum has also floated the idea of changing up the locations for the show — like attending an actual recess period at a school or taking the show outside of New York and to another country to get kids’ candid opinions about America.

But ultimately, he said, he’s working to make comedy with commentary — something that adds to the conversation.

“I’m just trying to make something that’s not just noise,” he said.

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Macy’s and Girls Inc. make it easy to empower girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Here’s how you can help.

Did you know that girls who are encouraged to discover and develop their strengths tend to be more likely to achieve their goals? It’s true. The question, however, is how to encourage girls to develop self-confidence and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

The answer lies in Girls Inc., a national nonprofit serving girls ages 5-18 in more than 350 cities across North America. Since first forming in 1864 to serve girls and young women who were experiencing upheaval in the aftermath of the Civil War, they’ve been on a mission to inspire girls to kick butt and step into leadership roles — today and in the future.

This is why Macy’s has committed to partnering with Girls Inc. and making it easy to support their mission. In a national campaign running throughout September 2021, customers can round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar or donate online to support Girls Inc. and empower girls throughout the country.

Kaylin St. Victor, a senior at Brentwood High School in New York, is one of those girls. She became involved in the Long Island affiliate of Girls Inc. when she was in 9th grade, quickly becoming a role model for her peers.

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Within her first year in the organization, she bravely took on speaking opportunities and participated in several summer programs focused on advocacy, leadership, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). “The women that I met each have a story that inspires me to become a better person than I was yesterday,” said St. Victor. She credits her time at Girls Inc. with making her stronger and more comfortable in her own skin — confidence that directly translates to high achievement in education and the workforce.

In 2020, Macy’s helped raise $1.3 million in support of their STEM and college and career readiness programming for more than 26,000 girls. In fact, according to a recent study, Girls Inc. girls are significantly more likely than their peers to enjoy math and science, to be interested in STEM careers, and to perform better on standardized math tests.


That’s huge.

The benefit to girls like Kaylin causes a positive ripple effect through communities because often, once girls finish the program with Girls Inc., they continue to give back through mentorship. Just this past fall, for example, Kaylin was awarded the 2020 Girls Inc. of Long Island Scholarship and honored at their annual gala for exemplifying the mission of the organization. Kaylin is a natural leader with goals to advance her education and to continue inspiring and empowering girls in her community, and by shopping at Macy’s, you can help other young women follow in her footsteps.

“Their Bold Future Leader meetings have prepared me for my future and taught me not to be afraid to put myself out there…I have had amazing opportunities to make new friends and have established relationships with such incredible women,” said St. Victor.

The future really is female.

Now through September 30th, 2021, as you shop at Macy’s, be sure to round up your in-store purchase to the nearest dollar and donate your extra change to support Girls Inc. — making it easier than ever before to help inspire today’s generation of girls to become tomorrow’s leaders.


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Paul F. Tompkins Explains Why Ted Cruz’s Dumb Tweet About Patton Oswalt Proves The Senator ‘Does Not Know How Comedy Works’

Everyone who’s seen his The Simpsons impressions knows Ted Cruz isn’t funny. But lots of people aren’t funny. Like me, for instance, or anyone who thinks it would be amusing to go as Joe Exotic this Halloween. But the Texas senator is a special kind of unfunny — he’s profoundly unfunny, as comedian Paul F. Tompkins explained on Twitter.

In response to an article about Patton Oswalt canceling tour dates because certain states (ahem Utah AHEM Florida) refuse to take COVID seriously, Cruz tweeted, “Both of his fans were disappointed.” Cruz has 4.5 million followers on Twitter; Oswalt has 4.7 million. But beyond that, the senator’s joke (“joke”?) doesn’t make a lick of sense.

“It’s not just that Ted Cruz isn’t funny, it’s that his premises are faulty. Anyone can be unfunny but to start with a premise that is not based on reality is the sign of someone who truly does not know how comedy works,” Tompkins tweeted. “All the people who liked the tweet and think this is a good burn suffer from this same condition. They don’t know what is actually funny, they just like things to sound like something they themselves would have said.” The BoJack Horseman star added, “To say nothing of the fact that Ted Cruz is, of course, vaccinated.”

I fully expect Cruz to respond to PFT with a “you’re right… NOT” joke.

You know who knows how comedy works? Patton Oswalt! (Ted needs to stop picking fights with comedians.) “Okay Ted, here we go… Not as disappointed as Texas was when you cut your Cancun vacation short and came home,” he responded to Cruz, along with, “Ted, you Tweeted this at 1am. Put the phone down and return to liquid form for a few hours” and “I’m so flattered you took time from your porn scrolling for this, Ted.”

That’s how you do it.

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Noted (Fake) Tough Guy Donald Trump Claims He Would Knock Joe Biden Out In A Fight ‘Very, Very Quickly’

Donald Trump plans to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th this year by commentating on a boxing match but, for some odd reason, the twice-impeached former president is itching to get in the ring himself.

While doing some promotional press for the fight — which sees Evander Holyfield face off against Vitor Belfort in the boxing match absolutely no one asked for — Trump felt the need to challenge his political opponent to a meeting of fists. Trump told reporters he knew exactly who he’d like to face in the ring when quizzed on who he’d think he’d best in a fight, and the answer was, predictably, the guy who beat him in the 2020 election.

“Well if I had to pick somebody in the world, not a professional boxer because I’ll take a pass on the professional boxers,” Trump said (via Raw Story), “I think probably my easiest fight would be Joe Biden because I think he’d go down very, very quickly. Very, very quickly. He’d be in big trouble. I think Biden would go down within the first few seconds.”

Just to reiterate, Trump, a man who sits behind a desk all day long drinking diet cokes and eating ungodly amounts of fast food, thinks he could outlast Biden, a former military guy who works out five days a week and has a Peloton bike, in a bout of fisticuffs. We just don’t see it.

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Flavored Whiskeys For Fall That Legitimately Taste Good

When it comes to drinking whiskey, there are a lot of choices. You can go the simple route and enjoy a glass of bourbon, scotch, or rye neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favorite cocktail. Or you can ramp up your autumn drinking by sipping on a flavored whiskey that attempts to capture the season.

Wait! Wait! Don’t leave yet!

We get it, flavored whiskey is a bit of a sore subject. There are countless low-quality, cloyingly sweet whiskeys that taste more like ethanol mixed with corn syrup than actual whiskey. In fact, we have a proud history of flavored whiskey skepticism. But while there is a lot of trash out there, we’re starting to see some well-crafted choices emerge as well.

Below, you’ll find eight of our favorite fall-themed flavored whiskeys. From pumpkin to caramel to apples to smoked maple — we’ve got all your seasonal flavors represented. Check the list, click on the prices to try them yourself, and then tell us in the comments whether we’re wrong and these are swill.

Southern Tier Pumking Whiskey

Southern Tier

ABV: 35%

Average Price: $28

The Whiskey:

If you’re a pumpkin ales drinker, you likely know all about Southern Tier Pumking. It has all the pumpkin, fall spices, and richness of the beer in a 70 proof whiskey.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is filled with notes of pumpkin pie, buttercream, fall spices, and vanilla. The flavor is all fall with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, caramel, vanilla, and Graham crackers. With all that flavor, it manages to still be fairly drinkable and not overpowering.

Bottom Line:

If you want to drink a pumpkin pie in whiskey form, it’s hard to beat Southern Tier Pumking Whiskey. This 70 proof flavored whiskey delivers exactly what it promises.

Knob Creek Smoked Maple

Knob Creek

ABV: 45%

Average Price: $35

The Whiskey:

One of the highest regarded flavored whiskeys on the market, Knob Creek Smoked Maple also might be the best sipper on this list. Unlike many of the flavored whiskeys on the market, this one is surprisingly potent and complex. It’s simply a straight bourbon blended with smoked maple flavors.

Tasting Notes:

Complex aromas of wood smoke, maple candy, and sweet vanilla are prevalent on the nose. The palate swirls with more smoke and maple syrup as well as buttery caramel, rich oak, and a nice vanilla backbone. The finish is mellow, slightly sweet, and nicely smoky.

Bottom Line:

When it comes to flavored whiskeys suitable for fall sipping, there is none more balanced than Knob Creek Smoked Maple.

Breckenridge Spiced Whiskey

Breckenridge

ABV: 41%

Average Price: $45

The Whiskey:

This flavored whiskey starts with a base of the brand’s award-winning straight bourbon. It’s infused with roots, herbs, and various spices. This results in a sweet, rich, caramel backbone that’s only complemented by the addition of spice.

Tasting Notes:

You’ll first be met with aromas of cracked black pepper, cloves, caramel corn, and various other wintry spice. The palate is spicy with notes of pepper, clover honey, buttery toffee, and vanilla beans. It all ends with a nice sweet to spice ratio.

Bottom Line:

This is an indulgent fall sipper that’s spicy and robust enough to enjoy well into the colder winter months.

Crown Royal Regal Apple

Crown Royal

ABV: 35%

Average Price: $30

The Whiskey:

If you’re a fan of Canadian whisky, you’ve probably enjoyed a glass or three of Crown Royal over the years. If you really want to add a little tang to your fall, you’ll grab a bott of the brand’s Regal Apple. This flavored whisky is made using Crown Royal’s blended whisky base that’s then infused with crisp Regal Gala apple flavors.

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, you’ll be treated to scents of cinnamon, spices, caramel apples, and slight vanilla. The palate is a great combination of crisp, tart apple, sweet caramel, slight spices, and rich, oaky whisky. The finish is filled with more apple and caramel sweetness.

Bottom Line:

This is definitely a whisky for fans of strong apple flavor. But it’s not just sugary apple flavor. It’s complex, sweet, and highly mixable or sippable.

Jim Beam Kentucky Fire

Jim Beam

ABV: 35%

Average Price: $18

The Whiskey:

By now, we’re sure you’ve tried a cinnamon-flavored whiskey like Fireball. We also know there are better options available. This includes Jim Beam Kentucky Fire. This blend of cinnamon liqueur and straight bourbon whiskey is a perfect sipper for cool fall weather.

Tasting Notes:

The aroma is all Red Hots candy. There’s cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, and a nice, rich charred oak scent. Sipping it brings forth notes of caramel apples, spicy cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, toasted vanilla beans, and more oak at the very end.

Bottom Line:

This is the spicy, cinnamon whiskey you should be drinking this fall. It’s the perfect warmer for a tailgate or end-of-season backyard barbecue.

Ole Smoky Salty Caramel

Ole Smoky

ABV: 30%

Average Price: $20

The Whiskey:

Ole Smoky made its name with moonshine, but the Gatlinburg, Tennessee distillery is also cranking out great flavored whiskeys. This includes its Salty Caramel whiskey. This 60 proof corn-based whiskey is known for its salted caramel and boozy flavor.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is sweet cream, salted caramel, sweet corn, and subtle spices. The palate is filled with hints of brown sugar, sea salt, buttery caramel, vanilla beans, and more corn. It’s exactly what you expect from a salted caramel whiskey.

Bottom Line:

This salted caramel whiskey is so decadent it should be enjoyed as an after-dinner dessert drink. Or, better yet, pour it over vanilla ice cream for a boozy, fall treat.

Ballotin Peanut Butter Chocolate Whiskey

Ballotin

ABV: 30%

Average Price: $28

The Whiskey:

Ballotin is a brand that does one thing, but it does it really well. It produces chocolate-infused whiskey. It also comes in a variety of flavors including Peanut Butter Chocolate. This 60 proof whiskey has a peanut butter cup on the label because it’s a whiskey that’s blended with, you guessed it, chocolate and peanut butter.

Tasting Notes:

This whiskey smells like a peanut butter cup. There are notes of roasted peanuts, caramel, fudgy chocolate, and some vanilla beans thrown in there. The flavor is more peanut butter, and milk chocolate, and caramel candy, along with some cinnamon and toasted marshmallow.

Bottom Line:

If you could melt down a peanut butter cup and add a nice whiskey flavor, this is exactly what it would taste like. Since that seems like a lot of work, we suggest drinking this whiskey instead.

Wild Turkey American Honey Sting

Wild Turkey

ABV: 35.5%

Average Price: $21

The Whiskey:

Wild Turkey makes honey-infused and it’s definitely well-suited for fall sipping. It’s pretty tasty. But if you want to add a little spice to the fall, try the spicier American Honey Sting. It’s a blend of Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon, real honey, and spicy heat from the addition of ghost peppers.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is highlighted by sweet clover honey, slight pepper, and corn sweetness. Sipping it reveals more honey, buttery caramel, toffee, cinnamon sugar, and just a hint of peppery heat at the very end. The honey and hot peppers work in unison to temper each other.

Bottom Line:

Some fall days are downright chilly, and they require an extra kick to warm you up. This spicy, peppery, sweet whiskey is perfect for those days.


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What’s On Tonight: ‘Blood Brothers,’ ‘Kin,’ And ‘Frogger’ Span The Serious-To-Silly Spectrum

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (Netflix film) — This documentary shines light on the friendship of the iconic twin-figures of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, whose extraordinary friendship (and falling out) reverberated throughout the 20th century. Kenya Baris and director Marcus A. Clarke celebrate the legendary bond in question with the help of family members and luminaries including Cornel West and Al Sharpton. In the end, their positions within the Nation of Islam’s leadership sees ups and downs and, overall, a legendary retelling of what really went down.

Kin: (AMC+ series) — Charlie Cox stars in this new Irish series about a tight-knit crime family that’s drawn into wartime mode with a mighty drug kingpin. The family soon discovers that this is an unwinnable war, yet as the losses begin to mount, it becomes clear that the cartel is at one distinct disadvantage: they’re not bound by unbreakable blood bonds. The cartel does, however, have a host of exotic pets and some snazzy costumes and celebrity status, so this is a heck of a story.

Frogger: Season 1 (Peacock series) — The classic, squish-filled arcade game gets the adaptation treatment from Holey Moley producers Eureka Productions. Damon Wayans Jr. hosts as contestants attempt to conquer a series of lily pads while attempting to win the cash prizes that are, surely, more valuable to them than the moving vehicles or flooded streets that they attempt to conquer. Obstacles will include Frogs in Space and Frog Skull Island, so you can’t resist watching at least once.

It Couldn’t Happen Here: Season 1 (Sundance TV and AMC+ series) — Hilarie Burton Morgan hosts this look at stories that have taken a back seat to the more sensational true-crime accounts out there. In doing so, she helps to examine local stories that tear apart the very fabric of the communities in which they surface, with a glimpse of the unique challenges of each afflicted community.

What We Do in the Shadows (FX, 10:00 & 10:30pm) — Well, well, well. Guillermo turned out to be a vampire killer, which sure as heck came as a surprise to Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo, and Colin. The four Staten Island roommates must figure out how to handle this conundrum, along with tackling the other challenges of this season. Those include dealing with wellness cults and gym culture, along with gargoyles, werewolves who play kickball, casinos, and more. In addition, the vamps also receive a higher level of powers while Nandor experiences an eternal-life crisis, which forces him to examine whether he should be a bachelor for eternity or embrace love. This week, an ancient vehicle and an old flame both see resurrection.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

The Other Two: Season 1 (HBO Max series) — Lorne Michaels of SNL fame executive produces this series that’s created, written, and also executive produced by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider (formerly co-head writers of SNL). The cast includes Drew Tarver, Heléne Yorke, Case Walker, Ken Marino, and Molly Shannon, and the plot follows a showbiz family, in which a 14-year-old pop star decides that it’s time to officially retire. Meanwhile, the family’s 53-year-old matriarch (Shannon) is enjoying ubiquity of her own, so “The Other Two” will do everything they can to shine as well.

Star Trek: Lower Decks: Season 2 (Paramount+ series) — This animated series from Rick and Morty writer (and Solar Opposites creator) Mike McMahan takes things to the year 2380 (after the original Star Trek beginning in 2265), where the U.S.S. Cerritos aren’t the heroes that you’re expecting. These are junior officers who are not pleased at their lack of power while confronting bizarre alien anomalies like enormous bugs and other such comedic-slanted creatures. This violent show’s got a PG-13-like feel.

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‘Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic’ Will Get A Remake

One of the most beloved games ever is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The Star Wars RPG from Bioware received almost universal praise from both video game fans and those who love the franchise because of how it took the universe, told an incredible story, and gave players the choice to be on the side of the Jedi or the Sith. However, it’s been almost 20 years since the game was originally released and fans have been asking for a continuation, remake, or something related to that universe ever since.

On Thursday, fans finally received their wish … sort of. A remake of Knights of the Old Republic is currently in development. This means that fans will finally be able to return back to the Star Wars universe and replay a the story on modern hardware.

This is a remake that has been a long time coming. Fans have been begging for a return to the KOTOR formula for years, but it always felt like it was never going to happen. The original developer, Bioware, is currently more focused on other IPs such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age. It never felt like they had the time, or resources, to make a remake for KOTOR. However, with this being developed by Aspyr, that obviously will not be a problem.

Immediate questions that we want answers to: How faithful is this remake going to be? Is it going to be the exact same game but with better graphics, or do they take some liberties and try to improve on the classic? We’re just going to have to wait for more information as the game goes through the development process, but ultimately, those who love Knights of the Old Republic will certainly be excited with what’s in the cards.