Celebrity Buzz with Elijah Wood and David Henrie

Nov 9, 2026 | 6:01 AM

Natalia Dyer is set to star, with Elijah Wood playing a supporting role, in a sequel to the 2007 horror film 1408 (based on the Stephen King story about a haunted hotel room). Original cast members Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack are negotiating returns in secondary roles. Director Mikael Håfström also returns, with production set to begin in early 2027. Story URL


The New York Times Company is in advanced talks to buy film-focused social platform Letterboxd for a reported $330 million. Letterboxd, currently owned by Canadian hedge fund Tiny, draws 30 million monthly users with “zero paid marketing.” The NYT is reportedly considering keeping founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow in charge. Story URL


Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, called jokes about her husband’s assassination “beyond disgusting.” Dave Chappelle sparked backlash after joking he “felt better” following Kirk’s death during a Madison Square Garden show. Kirk was shot dead in September 2025 at age 31. Podcast hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan also apologized for laughing at a similar joke. Story URL


Disney star David Henrie says losing the role of Gale in The Hunger Games to Liam Hemsworth led him to God. Henrie revealed the casting came down to just the two of them, with contracts nearly finalized. He later joined the cast of Little Boy, where philosophical discussions sparked his Catholic faith. He calls losing the role “the best thing in the world.” Story URL


Brandon “Bug” Hall, known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, has launched a GoFundMe seeking financial help. Hall and his wife Jill, expecting their sixth child within weeks, are settling on rural Arkansas land. “Baby six is less than a month away, and I really need some help,” Hall wrote. He left Hollywood in 2020 citing his Catholic faith. Story URL


Jeremy London sparked concern after posting on X that he may lose his job and home. The Mallrats and Party of Five star, 54, later deleted the post and reassured fans. “Guys… I have a condo in Florida,” he wrote, adding, “I’m doing GREAT.” London says he is shooting a movie soon and has job prospects. “Being a celebrity of any kind is so stupid,” he added. Story URL