Shacknews Presents: Pop! Goes the Culture! Episode 174
Shacknews Presents: Pop! Goes the Culture! Episode 174
Category: entertainment
Peak of Orionid meteor shower nears: How and when to watch
If the supermoon wasn’t enough, October is treating skygazers to another celestial delight – the peak of the Orionid meteor shower.
NYT Connections Answers for October 17 2025
NYT has debuted another new game called Connections, which is officially in its beta phase, so we will have to wait and see if it becomes part of the full NYT Games rotation in the future. The game is described as “group words that share a common thread.” If you’re looking for NYT Connections Answers [.] The post NYT Connections Answers for October 17 2025 appeared first on Try Hard Guides.
Quantic Dream is making a competitive multiplayer game
Quantic Dream is making a competitive multiplayer game
Kickoff returns are up, but touchdowns are down, with only one this season
Kickoff returns are way up in the NFL this year, and with that increase in returns is the promise of more excitement on a play that had become dull when touchbacks reigned supreme.
Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki passes away at 58
Itagaki also directed the reboot of Ninja Gaiden in 2004 and was working on something new through his personal studio, Itagaki Games.
Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’
Longtime ‘SportsCenter’ anchor Shae Cornette has been named the new hows of ‘First Take,’ ESPN’s popular sports debate show starring Stephen A. Smith.
WATCH: Angel Reese talks being the first pro athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway
WNBA star Angel Reese shares what it means to make history as the first pro athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show runway.
Jeremy Allen White on transforming into Bruce Springsteen for new movie
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Allen White stars as Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper’s new biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.” White sits down with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King to discuss portraying “The Boss,” the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album “Nebraska,” and how the film breaks from the traditional music biopic formula.
Param Sundari finds steady audience amid Bollywood’s changing box-office landscape
Param Sundari, a 2025 romantic drama produced by Maddock Films, has found a respectable place at the box office despite its modest scale. The film, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, has earned around Rs. 90 crores worldwide against a reported budget of Rs. 45 crores — a decent return in today’s uncertain theatrical climate.Rather than relying on spectacle, Param Sundari takes a straightforward approach to storytelling. Its appeal lies in familiar emotions and accessible characters, supported by the lead pair’s natural chemistry and a soundtrack that gained steady traction after release. The film’s performance highlights how mid-range projects with clear creative and financial planning can still perform well with the right audience connect.Trade analysts note that the film adds to Sidharth Malhotra’s record of consistent box office performances. Over the years, titles like Shershaah, Kapoor & Sons, and Ek Villain have helped him maintain a stable following that responds to emotionally grounded roles. Param Sundari continues in that vein, reinforcing his dependable presence in the romantic genre.For Maddock Films, the project aligns with the company’s strategy of balancing costs with commercial viability. The studio, known for films like Luka Chuppi and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, has once again demonstrated a pragmatic production model suited to the current market.Param Sundari represents a realistic success story — one built on manageable expectations, effective budgeting, and audience relatability rather than hype or heavy marketing. Plus, it still has its OTT prospects ahead. At a time when many big-budget films struggle to find stable footing, such outcomes serve as a reminder that consistency can still count as success.Also Read: From Param Sundari to Om Shanti Om: When songs became movie titles!