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The Best Parody Movies Are Coming Back With Original Creators
By Jonathan Klotz
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Scary Movie, the brutal parody takedown of horror films from the 90s and beyond, most notably Scream, is coming back with a new installment for the first time since 2013. One of the last reboots anyone expected is getting another boost, with the return of the Wayans brothers, Marlon, Keenan Ivory, and Shawn, coming back together for the first time since Scary Movie 2. The brothers made the announcement at CinemaCon, revealing the film will start shooting in 2025.
Scary Movie Is Back
The new Scary Movie will be the sixth of the series and a return to form for the franchise under the guidance of the Wayans brothers. They started by mocking Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, and ironically, they could do the same today thanks to both slasher franchises also benefiting from recent revivals. Later installments parodied The Ring, The Haunting on Hill House, The Others, Paranormal Activity, and The Shining, among countless others.
No cast has been announced for the latest Scary Movie, but beyond the horror movie parodies, the franchise became known for its guest stars, including Shaq, Snoop Dogg, Simon Cowell, Method Man, Jenny McCarthy, and even James Earl Jones, though the full list is an amazing time capsule of 00’s pop culture. Holding the madness together, even as the director and writers changed behind the scenes, were Anna Faris and Regina King as Cindy and Brenda, who starred in all of them except Scary Movie 5, which featured Ashley Tisdale and Simon Rex.
The Most Successful Parody Franchise Of All Time
The Scary Movie franchise was incredibly successful from the start, with the first installment earning $278 million worldwide against a budget of only $19 million. Scary Movie 5, the least successful of the series, hauled in $78 million worldwide, but the reported budget was only $20 million, so it still made a profit and, even without adjusting for inflation, did a magnitude better than Joker: Folie a Deux.
Scary Movie’s success launched a series of imitators, ranging from Epic Movie (parody of Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and other blockbuster adventures) to Disaster Movie (parody of Roland Emmerich’s filmography), and the ahead of its time Superhero Movie, which if if it came out today, could parody only Batman v. Superman and not even use all the material. None of those imitators had the comedic touch of the Wayans brothers, though, who have become a multi-generational comedy dynasty.
An Uphill Battle For Success
The entertainment landscape today is significantly different from that of 2000 when Scary Movie first hit theaters, with no genre more seriously hurt than comedies. The biggest comedies of the decade have been the rom-coms Anyone But You and No Hard Feelings, while the critical hits Palm Springs and Bottoms failed to find a wide audience. We’re even further removed from the hit parodies, Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Spaceballs, so there’s no way to estimate how a new parody will do in 2025.
With the deck stacked against them, the Wayans brothers face an uphill battle to make the new Scary Movie a success, especially since current plans are to bring it to theaters first instead of streaming.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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