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Based on a true story, Justin Lin’s Last Days follows 26-year-old John Allen Chau’s journey to fulfill his life’s mission. He embarks on a dangerous adventure across the globe to share his faith with the isolated tribe of North Sentinel Island, while a detective from the Andaman Islands races to stop him before he does harm to himself or the tribe. PG-13
If you’ve been feeling pretty down on yourself lately, then the best thing that you can do is take some steps to try and improve your mood. While it might not be the easiest goal in the world to achieve, there are certainly ways that you can make this happen.
It’s going to look a little different to everyone, and what works for you might not work for someone else, and vice versa. Just remember that if it helps your mood, it’s worth doing. So, down below we’re going to be taking a look at some of the ways that we think you might want to try to do this, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.
We’re going to kick things off by talking about making some lifestyle changes. We’re not saying that there is anything necessarily wrong with your lifestyle at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be improved. For example, if you’re someone who doesn’t complete much exercise, then this could be contributing to your low mood overall. When we exercise, our body releases a range of hormones to elevate mood and generally make us feel better, which is why people often say that they feel good after they have completed a workout.
As well as this, you can look into changing your eating habits to reduce the amount of processed food you eat, getting a better night of sleep, going out to spend time with your friends more often, and so much more.
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If you’re a fan of pretty things and you’re hoping an engagement is in your near future, maybe browsing engagement rings will help to bring your mood up. You can look at a range of different options so that you’re ready to drop hints when needed, perhaps looking at pear and trillion engagement rings, colorful princess cut rings, and many more.
Treat Yourself To Something Nice
Lastly, when you are trying to improve your mood then it can be a nice idea to buy something nice for yourself. If you are always buying items for other people then you can often neglect yourself. However, if you are a lover of gifts and big expensive items then hit the shops and find just the thing you need. While treating yourself can only bring temporary happiness, you need to be aware you have the amount of money you need. Sometimes, something as small as a bunch of flowers can make everything okay.
We hope this helps you understand some of the key steps that you should take if you are worried about issues with your mental health. Problems with depression can crop up at any time in your life. If you are worried about this, then the best step to take is to talk to a counselor. They will be able to help you move forward and face your issues head on. Do be aware that issues with your mental health are often a long term thing. For instance, you may need monthly sessions for years, depending on how deep your issues are.
We got these Spooky Season toys free in exchange for an honest post. All opinions are our own
OMG Spooky Season id our favorite. I love finding great Halloween/Fall toys for us. Everything about this season is normally candy and I love that I can give a few gifts that is not candy. They are going to get enough of that this season.
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BIZYBOO Halloween Seek ‘N’ Find Busy Bags: Vango’s BIZYBOO Halloween Seek ’N’ Find Bags are inspired by the award-winning toddler line – an original take on popular busy bags reimagined as soft, portable, mess-free characters! With a spooky Halloween twist, different styles include Giggly Ghost, Friendly Frankenstein and Playful Pumpkin. Each Halloween character has 30 different Halloween-themed objects inside waiting to be found! Perfect for on-the-go, screen-free Halloween fun!
The Stack-O-Lantern: This 4.4-star Amazon favorite from Hey Buddy Hey Pal makes it easy to carve or decorate pumpkins and stack them with special plastic stackers—no drilling or hot glue needed! Each kit also includes orange LED tea lights to illuminate your creation and take porch displays to the next level.
Costume Party Detective: Join in the fun at the ultimate costume party from UltraPRO! Everyone arrives in disguise, hiding their true identity while trying to blend in with the crowd. Listen for hints, unmask the other guests, and keep your cover to be the last player still in costume. The same includes a gameboard, 20 character cards, 20 meeple figurines, a custom die, and a rule sheet.
Sticki Rolls Creepies: Sticki Rolls get a spooky makeover with this limited-edition capsule inspired by the kimo-kawaii (creepy-cute) trend from Japan! Featuring bold character art, Halloween vibes, and collectible accessories, these wearable sticker bracelets are a must-have for the season.
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We got I Know What You Did Last Summer Digital free in exchange for an honest post. All opinions are my own.
As most of you know I LOVE a great slasher movie. I Know What You Did Last Summer has been one of my favorite series and this new one did not disappoint. I love that this was a continuation and they didn’t just re make it. For the first time in a very long time I was also surprised by the ending. This movie had it all including a few new inventive deaths and even a few of our favorite charters from the older series. I would 100% recommend buying this one for your collection. Then before you watch it do a marathon of all the older ones this one will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
(2-MOVIE COLLECTION – AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL ONLY)
SYNOPSIS
When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge. As one by one the friends are stalked by a killer, they discover this has happened before, and they turn to two survivors of the legendary Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.
SPECIAL FEATURES
4K & BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL EXTRAS
Outtakes & Bloopers
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Return to Southport – The Cast
Chills, Kills & Thrills – Making A Thriller
4K UHD & Blu-ray™ include a Digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions.
DVD EXTRAS
Return to Southport – The Cast
Chills, Kills & Thrills – Making A Thriller
CAST AND CREW
Directed by: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Produced by: Neal H. Moritz Screenplay by: Sam Lansky & Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Story by: Leah McKendrick & Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Executive Producers: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Jackie Shenoo, Karina Rahardja Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Su Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 111 minutes Rating: R: Bloody horror violence, language throughout, some sexual content and brief drug use.
4K UHD: 2:39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), English & French (Doublé au Québec), Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital. Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color
Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital. Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features.
DVD: Feature: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Approx.111 Mins. • Color
Some of the information in the above listing may not apply to Special Features
EXPERIENCE THE FAMILY, THE FUN, AND THE FANTASTIC!
MARVEL STUDIOS’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ARRIVES AT HOME
Marvel’s First Family Welcomes Fans into an Action-Packed World Arriving on Digital Sept. 23 and 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™ & DVD Oct. 14
With a Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, Filmmaker Commentary, and More!
BURBANK, CA (September 16, 2025) – Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps invites fans home for the first time on digital platforms September 23, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, followed by its arrival on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 14. This all-new adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces audiences to Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) as they embark on epic journeys across the cosmos while discovering the bonds of family, heart, and humor that make them truly fantastic.
Finding the balance between home life and heroic duty is just one of the challenges the Fantastic Four must navigate, and they do it “together, as a family.” Their greatest strength is each other, and that bond welcomes audiences into a retro-futuristic world that also inspires viewers to “connect to something bigger than themselves.” Certified Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes®, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 both domestically and globally. Critics hail The Fantastic Four: First Steps as “one of the best superhero movies of all time” (Ryan Britt, Men’s Journal), praising its “jaw-dropping spectacle and epic action” (Josh Wilding, Comic Book Movie).Bring home the action and family fun of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in dynamic 4K Ultra HD, enhanced with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® for an unFOURgettable cinematic superhero experience filled with stunning visuals and immersive sound. The 4K UHD digital and Blu-ray releases feature hours of exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and filmmaker commentary by director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani.
For collectors, Amazon offers an exclusive bundle featuring a limited-edition SteelBook® with a custom magnet-front variant cover, five collector cards, and a special The Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 comic making it the ultimate keepsake for fans.
Fans can also bring home the adventure with the Walmart exclusive The Fantastic Four: First Steps pop-up Blu-ray package, featuring a striking slipcover and a dynamic display that springs to life with the team soaring into action in the iconic Fantasticar. This collectible edition pop-up includes the Blu-ray and digital release along with bold, retro-inspired artwork that makes it a must-have for Marvel enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Film Synopsis Set against the backdrop of a ’60s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family faces a daunting challenge. Forced to balance being heroes with their family bond, they must defend Earth from a space god and his enigmatic herald.
Bonus Features
• Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
o Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
o Fantastic Four Day
o Subterranea
o Birthday Sweater
o Taking Turns
• Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
• Featurettes:
o Meet The First Family – The creation of the Fantastic Four saved Marvel Comics in 1961 and has only flourished as years have passed. Matt Shakman and the cast explain how they found themselves gravitating toward each role and creating the ultimate family unit.
o Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Join Matt Shakman and crew as they discuss the experience of shooting in gigantic mid- century New York sets and stepping into an otherworldly era.o From Beyond and Below – The team explores bringing complex characters from the page to the screen, including a larger-than-life Galactus, grounded Harvey Elder/Mole Man, and an emotionally rich Silver Surfer.
• Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani.
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Join the Lorax—Dr. Seuss’s beloved icon of environmentalism—as he introduces readers to nine real, incredible eco-inventions and nine endangered sea creatures, and empowers children to think creatively and take simple actions to protect our planet. These rhymed easy-readers, illustrated with bright, cheerful art and full-color photographs, are a perfect choice to nurture a love and respect for the natural world—as well as a love of reading and creative thinking!
I am the Lorax, and we’re here to celebrate eco-friendly inventions that people create.
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We got The White Lotus free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own
Escape to Luxury and Bring the Drama Home with
TheWhiteLotus: The Complete Third Season
Arriving on DVD September 9, 2025
Now Available on Digital
BURBANK, CA (April 7, 2025) Fans can now relive the mystery and drama when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings the third season of HBO’s Emmy®-winning original series TheWhiteLotus to DVD on September 9, 2025. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Thailand, Season 3 delivers the perfect blend of intrigue and dark comedy that fans have come to love. Prepare for a new chapter of suspense, unexpected twists, and captivating performances—because at TheWhiteLotus, the vacation never goes as planned. Don’t miss out on all 8 episodes of TheWhiteLotus: The Complete Third Season, packed with bonus content. Pre-order your copy today!
TheWhiteLotus: The Complete Third Season is now available to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more. For fans who want to experience the entire journey from the beginning, TheWhiteLotus Seasons 1-3 Bundle is also now available to purchase Digitally from AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.
The HBO® Original Series TheWhiteLotus is a sharp social satire following the exploits of various employees and guests at an exclusive Thai resort over one highly transformative week. As darker dynamics emerge with each passing day, the series gradually reveals the complex truths of the seemingly picture-perfect travelers, cheerful hotel employees, and idyllic locale itself.
TheWhiteLotus Season 3 stars Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood. Additional cast include Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Scott Glenn, Jon Gries, Dom Hetrakul, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Julian Kostov, Charlotte Le Bon, Morgana O’Reilly, Shalini Peiris and Sam Rockwell.
TheWhiteLotus is created, written, and directed by Mike White; executive produced by White, David Bernad, and Mark Kamine. The first season, which premiered July 2021, was set in Hawaii and received 20 Emmy® nominations across 13 categories and ten wins, the most wins of any program that year including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. The second season, which premiered in December 2022, was set in Sicily and garnered 23 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and five wins.
Sunday night’s finale of TheWhiteLotus Season 3 attracted 6.2 million U.S. cross-platform viewers, marking the third consecutive week of record-breaking highs for the series, surpassing last week’s record by 30%. The series was the #1 title on Max every week throughout its entire season, both globally and domestically. As previously announced, TheWhiteLotus has been renewed for a fourth season.
SERIES INFORMATION:
TheWhiteLotus: The Complete Third Season
Includes all 8 episodes plus bonus content from the third season
Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that’s masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming — the Bad Girls.
Universal City, California, August 18, 2025 – The struggle to be good continues with everyone’s favorite Bad Guys, as they encounter a new challenge from a gang of Bad Girls, in DreamWorks Animation’s newest action-comedy, THE BAD GUYS 2, coming home exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent August 19, 2025 and on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™ on October 7, 2025 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the New York Times bestselling children’s graphic novel by Aaron Blabey, the latest animated adventure takes the Bad Guys to new exciting locations around the world and even further, to outer space! Unveil THE BAD GUYS 2 master plan with over one hour of captivating bonus content showcasing the exclusive animated short “Little Lies and Alibis” as well as never-before-seen features including deleted scenes, hilarious recording booth moments, how to draw character sketch tutorials with filmmakers, and more when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide.
The Bad Guys are back, and this time, they’ve got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
The Bad Guys creative team reunites to bring this worldwide caper to life with director Pierre Perifel (Kung Fu Panda films), co-director JP Sans (Trolls World Tour) and producer Damon Ross (The Croods). The film’s charming characters are brought to life by a sleek animation style and star-studded voice cast featuring Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) as Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron (“GLOW”) as Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine franchise, “The Office”) as Mr. Shark, Emmy® nominee Anthony Ramos (In The Heights, Hamilton) as Mr. Piranha, and Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians) as Ms. Tarantula comprising the Bad Guys, alongside co-stars Zazie Beetz (Joker), Lily Singh (Bad Moms), Emmy® winner Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), and Richard Ayoade (Paddington 2). THE BAD GUYS 2 welcomes fresh powerhouse voice actors to represent the Bad Girls, including Danielle Brooks (A Minecraft Movie) as Kitty Kat, Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face”) as Doom/aka, Susan, and Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) as Pigtail Petrova.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN PURCHASING AT PARTICIPaTING RETAILERS:
LITTLE LIES AND ALIBIS: In this animated short, the Bad Guys recount their chaotic day to their parole officer after arriving 10 minutes late to their hearing.
Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans:
Lowrider Chase
Crime Sisters
BAD GUYS: Out of Line: Step into the studio with the cast as they record some of their silliest lines in this hilarious montage of recording booth moments!
Double Jeopardy: The Making of THE BAD GUYS 2: Cast and filmmakers unveil their master plan to bring the Bad Guys back together for another epic heist!
Meet the Gang: The gang is back together! Catch up with the all-star cast behind your favorite Bad Guys and meet the Bad Girls!
Double Trouble: The Animals Behind THE BAD GUYS 2: The cast of THE BAD GUYS 2 meet the real-life animal versions of their characters!
Causing a Scene: Learn how the film’s adrenaline pumping action sequences came to life!
Planning the Heist: Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans break down how they devised the elaborate Lucha Heist in this hilarious show and tell!
Sketching the Bad Girls: A crime has been committed and the suspects are…the Bad Girls! Co-Director JP Sans (witness to the incident) gives a description of each of the suspects to the detective, Producer Damon Ross, and the sketch artist, Director Pierre Perifel, who shows how to draw them yourself!
Kitty
Doom
Pigtail
Feature Commentary with Director Pierre Perifel, Co-Director JP Sans, Head of Character Animation Benjamin Willis, Head of Story Katherine de Vries, and Head of Cinematography, Layout Théophile Bondoux
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