Sarper Gũven is in the United States and happily married to his longtime girlfriend, Shekinah Garner. It’s been a long time coming, and there was almost a point where this relationship fell apart entirely, but now they’re together and working on living the American dream. For Sarper, that means being a stand-up comedian, and I’m legitimately shocked to report it seems to be going well for him!
I had doubts Sarper would fulfill his dream of a successful career in comedy, especially given past moments on 90 Day Fiancé where he seemed to lack a sense of humor. I’m happy to report, however, that it seems like things are going well for him, which I think most fans would be shocked by after hearing a recent update on his current tour.
Sarper Announced He’s Sold Out An Upcoming Comedy Show
I learned Asuelu Pulaa joined the military, Sarper is having some success on his stand-up comedy tour. The Istanbul native, who is occasionally the butt of jokes for other 90 Day cast members, is getting quite a response at the box office for his tour. He also recently announced on Instagram that he had to open up a second show in Washington D.C.:
website for Sarper’s upcoming comedy show confirmed tickets are on sale for a second show, though the showtime is listed at 9:45 p.m. ET. That aside, I’m glad to see this career path working out for him, and he’s come a long way from thinking he may not even make it to the United States when 90 Day Fiancé was filming.
Sarper’s Stand Up Routine On 90 Day Fiancé Needed Serious Work
Those who watched the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé may remember Sarper’s first stand-up comedy performance and how quickly it went off the rails. He largely abandoned his script midway through the segment in an effort to start roasting Shekinah’s old fling, Dan. What started off as mildly funny jabs quickly turned into pointed insults that half the audience didn’t understand the context of.
Dan and Sarper did have issues going into the show, after some heated conversations that took place between them at social events in previous 90 Day Fiancé episodes. It really led to him bombing the initial comedy show, and seemed to put him in the dog house with Shekinah’s friend group more than when he revealed that wild weight clause he had for their pre-nuptials.
Apparently, with some practice and no Dan in the crowd, Sarper is pulling in crowds wanting to see his stand-up comedy. That said, I’m sure there are people who also want to be in the same room as a legacy star of 90 Day Fiancé, as it’s not like these cast members go on tours all that often. If a 90 Day cast member were headed to my town, I’d feel compelled to see them, which is to say, Sarper, please book more comedy shows.
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Sarper and Shekinah are out of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise currently, but readers can revisit their past seasons over on HBO Max. I guess also keep an eye peeled for Sarper on the comedy circuit in a town near you as well, as he’s moving tickets and probably considering a few more dates.
In an alternate universe, the 2025 movie triumph known as Superman may have been overseen by Marvel Studios mastermind Kevin Feige. However, we live in the world where writer/director James Gunn is running the show, providing an adaptation that only the Guardians of the Galaxy helmer could.
Though Feige’s attempted DC hiring never went through, the man does have some notes on what he’s hoping to see in a potential sequel. Reading through what he has in mind, I’d swear the man was reading my notes.
EW, Mr. Gunn was able to chat about the similarities between the Superman clone Ultraman (both played by David Corenswet) and another, very specific DC villain. As it turns out, this baddie is exactly who Kevin Feige is hoping to see in the hypothetical future – with James Gunn revealing that information thusly:
It’s funny, [Marvel Studios President] Kevin Feige wrote me yesterday, He says he hopes his old pal Bizarro… [Laughs] He wants to see Bizarro.
To think that Mr. Feige and myself shared some similar thoughts walking away from Superman’s climactic ending is kinda cool. Then again, how can anyone not want Bizarro to show up in an entry of this franchise’s latest reboot, when James Gunn is at the wheel? He clearly loves working with characters people might see as “freaks,” and turning them into greater narrative foils.
That point in particular is something that shines in further remarks the Superman director provided in connection to some interesting details. You might be surprised with what we saw, and didn’t see, in Ultraman’s big screen debut.
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James Gunn Cut Some Of Ultraman’s ‘Sadder’ Story Beats, And I’m Kind Of Bummed
I must preface the next remarks from James Gunn with the caveat that we don’t know that Ultraman will become Bizarro. That’s a pet theory of mine, and there’s compelling evidence to look over in Superman; especially for folks looking to revisit it in theaters, or through the eventual HBO Max subscription debut. With that in mind, here’s more from Mr. Gunn on how Ultraman’s role changed:
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There used to be some sadder stuff in there at some point that I got from the script that I really liked. I didn’t have time for everything. … I don’t know if you noticed…David’s got prosthetics on [as Ultraman]. He’s got a chin that’s jutting out, his ears poke out, he’s got one eye kind of going in a little direction. [Luthor] took him out of the oven a little too quickly or something.
I know we’ve already got Creature Commandos’ complicated Eric Frankenstein representing Mary Shelley’s tale of bioethics and hubris. Which, if we’re being honest, already seems to be shaping up as a driving narrative for DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.
Having acknowledged that, I wouldn’t be opposed to a Superman story that explores Ultraman’s potential transformation into Bizarro, reckoning with his tragic status as a “defective” copy of Kal-El. It’d also be the ultimate test of Superman’s powers and kindness, watching how he handles his alternate self’s potential new identity.
We still saw some of that story play out in Superman, but these notes have me thinking that this could be the main thread of the more immediate sequels to follow. Kevin Feige is probably thinking the same thing about now, so can you really argue with this pitch? If you want to re-examine Ultraman’s storyline through these new remarks, you can still travel up, up, and away with Clark Kent at a theater near you.
After HBO announced it was working on a 7-season TV remake of the Harry Potter movies, buzz around casting the new Potter characters was rampant. Fan castings felt like they had more weight than ever, especially when famous dramatic actors like John Lithgow and Janet McTeer were added to the cast. Now another actor is throwing his hat in the ring to play Sirius Black in upcoming episodes of Harry Potter, and he comes from the Bridgerton universe.
In a recent interview with Esquire, Queen Charlotte star Corey Mylchreest opened up about his upcoming film with Sofia Carson, My Oxford Year, as well as dreams he has for his acting career going forward. The actor admitted that one of his dream roles was Sirius Black in Harry Potter, a man accused of aiding the murder of Harry Potter’s parents but later is revealed to be a hero. He is one of the most complex characters in the Potterverse, so it’s easy to see what the draw would be for a young actor. Mylchreest explained his attraction to the character, saying:
In the Harry Potter books, all of the adults are so much younger than they are in the film. It’d be such a dream to play… (whispers) Sirius Black. But that would mean stepping into Gary Oldman’s shoes, and I’m not quite sure I’d want to do that any time soon. It would be so amazing, though. His arch is so tragic.
Gary Oldman was when he played Sirius at 44. Still, it’s admittedly still an ambitious role, as Mylchreest points out, and Oldman was already a very established and well-respected actor when he took on the role in Potter.
GQ also noted Kit Harrington should be in consideration, as the Game of Thrones star bears a striking resemblance to the book description of the character. It will be a highly sought after bit of casting, and we will all just have to wait and see how things shake out when the Prisoner of Azkaban season goes into production.
Corey Mylchreest has yet to be in Harry Potter; however, fans can currently see him in the film My Oxford Year, which streams with a Netflix subscription on August 1st, 2025. You can also look forward to the Harry Potter series coming soon, as those with an HBO Max subscription will be able to stream the show in 2027.
As The Naked Gun legacyquel hits theaters at the beginning of August, the 2025 movie schedule is about to find itself under arrest…with laughter. Since the schtick seen in the classic Leslie Nielsen trilogy needed some updating for a new generation, I was afraid that some of my favorite sorts of humor would be lost in the shuffle.
Seeing as the first Naked Gun screening reactions saw audiences “in tears,” I had a feeling we were all in good hands. By the time the credits rolled on the Liam Neeson/Pamela Anderson fronted revamp, my worries were put aside. Which makes it even more appropriate, as the credits themselves were what I was concerned with.
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The Naked Gun’s Tradition Of Crazy Credits Lives!
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Naked Gun review, that subtle humor is quite inspiring – though if you’re thinking too hard about any particular joke for more than four hours, consult a joke book.
I’m not just talking about fake names or positions in the crew here, either. At one point during The Naked Gun’s roll call, the credit for the “On Set Dresser” was followed by one for an “On Set Bureau – IKEA.” Another portion saw an entire eye chart included, with the message “You don’t need glasses” displayed at the very bottom.
It’s that level of Leslie Nielsen-style tomfoolery the previous pictures were known for, and to see that upheld warmed my heart. That fuzzy feeling was after the end credits kicked off with yet another deep cut tradition – one that reaches all the way back to the short-lived TV show Police Squad!
Andy Samberg (who approves of this reboot) and Jorma Taccone (whereabouts unknown) somehow show up as twin shoe-shine boys who double as informants.
Meanwhile, you need to be sure to really watch the credits for The Naked Gun, which is in theaters now! Oh, and there is a post-credits stinger that we need to talk about, but that can wait for another day.
Over the years, there have been many claims made about Ellen DeGeneres being mean and the work environment at The Ellen DeGeneres Show being toxic. Now, Adam Carolla has opened up about his experience being a guest on her show, and he explained why he believes “people were scared” of her.
As DeGeneres makes headlines over her move to the UK and political comments, Adam Carolla was asked on After Party with Emily Jashinskyif he thinks she’s one of the people who have unraveled because of Donald Trump. In response, he said, “Ellen has always been a mean person.” He also compared the energy of her show behind the scenes to other talk shows, like Jay Leno’s and Jimmy Kimmel’s. While he said Kimmel and Leno were “laid back,” he believes DeGeneres made people “scared.” As he said:
Ellen’s show, people were scared — real scared.
Margaret Cho recently said Ellen was “weird and not nice” to her. Back in 2020, Ryan Phillippe threw some shade at her by pausing over her “be kind to one another” line. Meanwhile, former Bachelorette star Ali Fedotowsky-Manno said the host laughed at her instead of with her.
For the last five years, the discourse surrounding Ellen DeGeneres, her work and her show has been turbulent. Now that she’s back in the news, it’s bubbling back up again. So, as we learn more about what she’s up to and the ever-evolving discussion about her old show, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Trailer #2 for Chuck Russell’s ‘Witchboard’ Board Game Horror Movie
by Alex Billington July 31, 2025 Source: YouTube
“There is such a thing as destiny, Christian, and hers is not with you…” Oh damn! The Avenue has debuted a brutal second trailer for the horror movie Witchboard, which is the old original name for Ouija boards (also called a Spirit Board). They made a Ouija board movie, and the original Witchboard was turned into a cult fave horror film in 1986 also called Witchboard. In this new update on Witchboard, Emily & Christian start a café in New Orleans, but their aspirations unravel when they find a cursed Witchboard, an ancient artifact connected to spirits. Enthralled by the Witchboard’s allure, Emily slips into fixation, so Christian consults with Alexander Babtiste, a secretive occultist harboring his own evil plans. As her hold on sanity weakens, Babtiste’s intent to exploit the Witchboard’s dark force emerges during a menacing masked gala. Emily and Christian must destroy the Witchboard’s hex before its power overwhelms them in a terrifying tale of sorcery & deceit. Starring Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Mel Jarnson, Charlie Tahan, with Antonia Desplat and Jamie Campbell Bower. This is a crazy trailer! Full of red band gore galore, definitely not for the faint of heart. Lookin’ wild! Some proper bonkers horror to enjoy before summer’s out.
Here’s the second official trailer for Chuck Russell’s horror remake Witchboard, direct from YouTube:
You can rewatch the first trailer for Chuck Russell’s Witchboard horror right here for even more footage.
In New Orleans, Emily (Madison Iseman) and her fiancé Christian (Aaron Dominguez) are opening their new dream café. But their dreams are dashed when Emily finds an ancient, cursed Witchboard, an ancient artifact that once served as a gateway to the spirit world. As Emily becomes increasingly captivated by the board’s ability to summon spirits, Christian seeks the expertise of Alexander Babtiste (Jamie Campbell Bower), an enigmatic occult scholar. As Emily’s grip on reality weakens, Babtiste’s true intentions come to light—to use the Witchboard’s dark spirit power for his own twisted purposes. Culminating in a decadent masked ball at Babtiste’s mansion, the line between temptation and terror blurs as Emily and Christian find themselves trapped in a deadly web of witchcraft and dark desires. Emily and Christian must race against time to break the board’s curse before they succumb to its deadly power!Witchboard is directed by veteran American filmmaker Chuck Russell, director of the Hollywood movies A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask, Eraser, Bless the Child, The Scorpion King, I Am Wrath, Junglee, and Paradise City previously. The screenplay is by Chuck Russell and Greg McKay; inspired by the original Witchboard film written by Kevin Tenney. It’s produced by Bernie Gewissler, Greg McKay, Jean-François Roesler, Chuck Russell, and Kade Vu. This initially premiered at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival last year. The Avenue will debut Witchcraft in theaters nationwide starting August 15th, 2025 coming soon. Scary?
