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Anyone who has ever hated Outlander‘s sadistic Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies) was screaming at Dougal MacKenzie (Sam Retford) to finish off the younger version of the evil British soldier (played by Finley Glasgow) in the prequel’s sixth episode.

Black Jack 100 rewrites its Middle Sea story

Black Jack 100 has claimed back-to-back Monohull Line Honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race. This year the team also won overall on corrected time under ORC and placed fourth overall under IRC.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 20

Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 4

Following Black Jack 100's dramatic finish in the afternoon of 19 October, the next pair to reach Marsamxett Harbour, just after 21:00 CEST in the evening, brought to an end one of the great battles of the 2026 edition.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 20

The Joy of Winning, the Passion to Return

For Remon Vos, Black Jack 100's Monohull Line Honours victory at the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race was another triumph in a race that has become a regular fixture in his sailing calendar.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 11

Video game movie and TV show adaptations we can't wait to see

To say that video game adaptations have been doing very well in recent years feels like an understatement. For example, A Minecraft Movie grossed $960.3 million worldwide in 2025, and there’s a sequel coming in 2027.

Ryan Hurst Exits 'God of War' as Amazon Recasts Kratos Following On-Set Injury

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 29

‘Jumanji: Open World’: Final ‘Jumanji’ Movie, Explained

In April 2026, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, and Jack Black took to CinemaCon to tease the Jumanji reboot threequel, Jumanji: Open World, which follows 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 29

'Jumanji: Open World' trailer brings game chaos to the real world

We must admit that the Jumanji films starring Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are very, very good.

First Glimpse of 'Jumanji: Open World' Shows Dwayne Johnson and the Gang Back for Another Adventure

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The definitive 'Weird' Al Yankovic playlist

Since the mid-1970s, 'Weird" Al Yankovic has been making listeners crack up with the comedy tunes and parody versions of popular mainstream hits. Still going strong, "Weird" Al has been nominated for more than 15 Grammy Awards and won five times.

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The best and worst movies and TV shows about feuding neighbors

Good fences make good neighbors, but bad neighbors can make good movies and TV shows. Or, sometimes, bad movies and TV shows. Feuding neighbors have been central to the premise of movies and TV shows time and time again.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 5

Jack Black Turned Down Major Pixar Role │Now Says It’s 1 of His Biggest Regrets

Jack Black is finally admitting the Pixar role he wishes he’d never walked away from: ‘Syndrome,’ the fiery‑haired villain of “The Incredibles.” After

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 19

Jack Black is a pint-sized Bowser in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' clip

You may have heard by now that the Super Mario Bros. are returning to the big screen for one super-sized sequel.

5 Nintendo Franchises That Would Make Awesome Movies

Exciting Legend Of Zelda Film Has Started Official Production

20 films based on video games that are actually worth watching

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The 20 greatest movies in Jack Black's filmography

After years in the industry, Jack Black has become one of the most famous and loved names in Hollywood. Black’s talent is incredibly versatile, making his filmography a very diverse mixture. From his huge blockbusters to lesser-known indies, Black has become something of a movie legend.

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21 educational shows that made kids love learning

Shows like Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood were just the beginning, and since then, a variety of programs have come and gone, all of which are important in their own way. No matter what, the following educational shows made kids love learning and helped them appreciate the power of knowledge.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 8, 2025

Jack Black whips up laughs in SNL 'Indiana Jones' dating show sketch

Dating shows used to be much simpler and efficient. Producers didn’t always need to sequester dozens of people in a mansion for three months just so a single couple could break their phony engagement five weeks after the season finale.

20 celebrities we'd like to see host 'Saturday Night Live'

Bill Hader's best 'Saturday Night Live' characters and sketches

The best 'Saturday Night Live' cast members of the 2010s

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / December 19, 2024

‘Dear Santa’ A Unique 2024 Holiday Comedy

The new Christmas film, ‘Dear Santa,’ not only has the famous and comedic actor, Jack Black, playing Santa Claus but revolves around an interesting idea.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 8, 2024

Jack Black Is Satan Santa and Not Very Jolly in DEAR SANTA Trailer

Paramount+ announced a new Christmas comedy film, Dear Santa, starring Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and Post Malone. Dear Santa will be the streaming service’s first original holiday film, so you know they have to start off with something strong.

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20 facts you might not know about 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

In 1993, we got a Super Mario Bros. movie. Super Mario Bros. was an utter flop critically and commercially. It was not until 2023 that Hollywood took another shot. Would The Super Mario Bros. Movie work? Here are 20 facts you might not know about the world of mustachioed plumbers and mushroom people.

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21 children’s shows that proved there’s good in the world

Small screen wonders for kids have made Earth a better place since Jim Henson put his hand up a big bird. With that, let’s look at the children’s shows that prove there’s good in the world.

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The 20 greatest DreamWorks Animation films

From franchises to standalone adventures, they have consistently released hits since 1998 that appeal to kids and adults alike. It’s all thanks to the studio's signature mix of humor, heart, and visual splendor.

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23 educators from pop culture that made school seem worthwhile

School can be and is often overwhelming for many reasons, but it can make all the difference when students have at least one teacher that goes above and beyond for them. These are the best teachers pop culture has had to date.

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The 20 most memorable TV musical shows

These are the most notable musical shows. Now, when people think of a “musical,” they often think of the kind where characters break into song and dance, also known as an “integrated musical.” However, shows where people are actually performing music in the show to further the plot or as part of the storytelling also count as a musical.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2021

The 'School of Rock' ending was suggested by Kevin Clark, according to his co-star

Kevin Clark starred as Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones in School of Rock, but according to co-star Rivkah Reyes, his contributions to the 2003 cult classic extended far beyond his prodigious drumming.

Stephen King lists his top-five favorite stories he's written

The best and worst fictional teachers

25 films where actors brilliantly played against type

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2021

Jack Black sprained his ankle during ‘Conan’ farewell musical number

As Dewey Finn, Jack Black's School of Rock character, once sang: "You're not hardcore / Unless you live hardcore." Living by those lyrics cost Black one healthy ankle.

Conan O’Brien takes a hit of Seth Rogen's joint as 'Conan' nears finale

Conan O'Brien's best guests over the years

The major film debuts of movie stars

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2021

Two 'School of Rock' kids have grown up and are dating each other

We've all heard of high school sweethearts. Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale are the only two who can claim to be School of Rock sweethearts, though. Over the weekend, internet sleuths—God bless them—uncovered that the two former child actors have grown up to fall in love in real life: School of Rock hit theaters in October 2003.

Watch Patton Oswalt’s passionate explanation of his dad seeing UFOs

The best and worst fictional teachers

25 films where actors brilliantly played against type

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2021

'Dazed and Confused' cast reunion hosted by Jack Black on tap for Alamo Drafthouse

Dazed and Confused is returning to theaters. Alamo Drafthouse announced Friday the next iteration of its Support Local Cinemas campaign will feature a

Sorry folks, director Chris Columbus confirms there is not a 'Mrs. Doubtfire' NC-17 cut

Fictional parties we wished we could have attended

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