The Running Man (2025 film)

"In 2025, the best men don't run for president. They run for their lives". That's what the description best sums up about the Stephen King masterpiece, The Running Man. Because this is 2025, the year in which The Running Man was set, it's high time for the world to witness The Running Man in this movie remake, penned by Edgar Wright.

The Running Man (2025 film)

Glen Powell stars as the new Ben Richards in the remake of the 1987 action thriller based on a Stephen King novel. Set in a dystopian future, Ben Richards, who has been banned from working, seeks a way to lift his family out of poverty. The only option available to him is to participate in the deadliest game show on television: The Running Man. As he becomes embroiled in this deadly manhunt broadcast worldwide, Richards uncovers the dark truth behind the show. While improving his family's situation is his top priority, he soon shifts his focus to bringing down The Network, the powerful organization that orchestrated the game.

This movie also stars Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead), Emilia Jones, and others.

Compared to the quote-laden original, this remake is like Squid Game on steroids. Seeing the new Ben Richards blending through the surroundings while engaging in "fight or flight" situations against Network mercenaries showcases the explosive action this new version delivers. 

The exhilarating thrills of the new Running Man movie make it a must-watch action film for the season. However, it's the underlying relevance that truly resonates. The portrayal of The Network manipulating the world with "fake news," which deviates sharply from the truth, feels all too familiar in today’s society. With the misuse of AI leading to the spread of fake news, we are witnessing the resulting chaos and discord.

From its chilling relevance to exhilarating action thrills, this movie will have you racing to your nearest cinema to catch the new version of The Running Man. Put on your running shoes because this is going to be the most extreme escape you’ve ever experienced.

Just keep running, man.

Let's Do The News! (November 14, 2025)

                            

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief P\Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. has ordered the intelligence and cybercrime units to identify the individuals or groups behind the alleged bomb threat at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila campus. Yesterday, UP Philippine General Hospital and UP Manila received two messages claiming that there was a bomb in their buildings.

- The Malacañang has strongly denied the allegations of former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., that he ordered the ₱100 billion insertion in the 2025 national budget. According to PCO Secretary Dave Gomez, all the statements made by Co are baseless and are just speculation, especially since the President himself exposed irregularities in flood control projects and promoted measures to hold those involved accountable, recover the stolen funds, and fix the system so that corruption does not happen again.

- Former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo became emotional as he recounted the role of former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan in corruption in the budgeting of projects and the division of commissions on government projects. During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Bernardo tearfully said that he held Bonoan in high regard because he was his mentor and longtime friend.

- A magnitude 4.2 quake hits Policarpio, Eastern Samar.

- The BBC has apologized to US President Donald Trump over the Panorama edit of his speech, but rejects his demand for compensation.

- The UK government says that police and crime commissioners in England and Wales will be scrapped.

- Defunct video-sharing app Vine is now reborn as diVine with funding by former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. The app plans to bring ten thousand Vine archive videos and will not have generative AI.

- Present F1 teams reaffirmed their commitment to sponsor an F1 Academy livery and driver in the all-female racing series as part of the multi-year agreement. The neophyte Cadillac F1 Team will join the F1 Academy grid in the 2027 season.

- The Subaru BRZ STi Sport Type RA was unveiled. Limited to 300 units, it features STi aero upgrades.

2026 Subaru BRZ STi Sport Type RA

- The first-ever RWD Bentley Continental GT Supersports was unveiled. The 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine produces 657bhp. It will be limited to 500 units.

2027 Bentley Continental GT Supersports

- The Cupra Leon VZ TCR was unveiled. With the 2.0L turbo engine producing 321bhp of power, it's the most powerful FF Cupra ever made.

2026 Cupra Leon VZ TCR

- Charge Holdings announces TVR as its subsidiary, reviving the production of the long-awaited next-generation Griffith sports car.

- Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for the 2026 Indy 500.

- The new Shutokou Battle game is getting a PS5 version on February 26, 2026.

- Naver Webtoon is joining forces with Warner Bros to co-produce 10 animated shows.

- Upcoming Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club single delayed to December 24, 2025, due to allegations about generative AI in the cover art.

- The 2025 KBS Song Festival Global Festival will take place this December 19 at Songdo ConvensiA and will be broadcast on KBS 2TV.

- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns to Apple TV this February 27, 2026, for its second season.

- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming to cinemas this May 1, 2026.

TTFN.

Mercedes-Benz CLA (C174)

Now in its third generation, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is officially the only compact Mercedes you can buy, and it's yours for 46,273 Euros plus additional costs.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class interior

By the looks of it, the third-generation CLA nearly inherits the design from the Vision CLA Concept two years ago, incorporating present-day Mercedes-Benz design direction to this compact saloon that picks fights with the Audi A3 and the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. Yes, they were front-wheel-drive luxury bargains, but out of the three, the CLA is the most expensive. Consider the pricing as its Achilles' Heel, but that's the start of the story.

Inside, the all-new CLA features a 26cm driver display and the 35.6cm central display that controls nearly the entire vehicle. It's powered by the new MB.OS with the rather noticeable MBUX virtual assistant with generative AI for those who like to "ask questions now, drive later". The optional MBUX Superscreen adds a 35.6cm display on the front passenger side.

Thanks to improved dimensions, the all-new CLA is slightly more spacious than the previous model. The boot space is now 405 litres, but the EQ model has an additional 101-litre frunk space. It's the first Benz car with the frunk after nine decades.

The ICE-powered CLA is powered by a turbocharged 1.5L 4-cylinder M252 engine with mild hybrid technology mated to an 8G-eDCT gearbox. The lesser one, the CLA 180, has 156PS of power, while the most powerful one, the CLA 220, has 211PS of power. With the available 4MATIC four-wheel-drive system and the said gearbox, it does 0-100kph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 231kph.

The electric CLA EQ is available with two battery pack options: a 58 kWh and an 85 kWh, both mated to a two-speed gearbox. Unlike the petrol version, which comes standard with front-wheel drive, the EQ model features rear-wheel drive as standard. This design gives it dynamics similar to those of other Mercedes vehicles. Customers also have the option to add an extra electric motor for four-wheel drive.

In the case of the top-tier model, the CLA 350 EQ 4MATIC, it delivers a power output of 354 PS, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 210 kph. The driving range for this model is approximately 770 km, according to the WLTP scale.

The all-new CLA comes equipped with a wide range of safety features and the Distance Assist DISTRONIC system as standard. Its technical specifications include eight cameras, five radar sensors, and twelve ultrasonic sensors. Additionally, it is powered by a water-cooled supercomputer that has ample resources for future functions and allows for regular over-the-air updates. Customers can go for extra safety features from the DRIVE ASSIST and DRIVE PARKING ASSIST packages.

The all-new third-generation Mercedes CLA may be the most expensive in its class, but with the choice of petrol and EV, the route customers will choose will surprise them. Welcome to the new normal.

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Let's Do The News! (November 13, 2025)

                           

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Juan Ponce Enrile passed away at the age of 101. He made history as the oldest-serving politician in the Philippines. Enrile held significant roles during the Marcos dictatorship, serving as both the Minister of National Defense and the Secretary of Justice. His final position was as Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel. He was infamously known as one of the main architects of the 1972 Martial Law declaration.

- The Makabayan Bloc is asking the House Committee on Public Accounts and the Committee on Public Works and Highways to investigate the ₱4.4 billion worth of allegedly anomalous flood control projects in Davao City from 2019-2022. The requested investigation is stated in House Resolution Number 464 filed by Representatives Antonio Tinio of the ACT Teachers Party-list, Renee Co of the Kabataan Party-list, and Sarah Elago of the Gabriela Women’s Party.

- Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Ping Lacson quickly dismissed Senator Imee Marcos' statement that the "very important witness" who will appear in the committee's hearing on anomalous flood control projects is former Congressman Zaldy Co. Sen. Imee earlier said that based on information he received, Co is the very important witness who will appear tomorrow in the hearing via zoom on the ghost flood control projects.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has forwarded to the Office of the Ombudsman the referral case of 37 individuals allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects. According to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the recommended criminal charges include graft and corruption, malversation, falsification, and plunder, which are now facing several lawmakers, former DPWH and COA officials, and contractors.

- US lawmakers passed the bill to end the historically lengthy government shutdown, and US President Donald Trump signed it shortly.

- The council tried to check on Sara Sharif on the day before she was killed by her father and stepmother, but went to the wrong address, according to reports.

- The UK economy is expected to grow at a slower rate of 0.1% in the three months to September, the last figures before the Budget.

- Audi showcased its R26 Concept, previewing Audi's F1 2026 livery.

Audi R26 Concept

- Mercedes-Benz previews its next-generation GLB SUV with its all-new interior.

- Jack Aitken joins the JOTA Cadillac hypercar team for the 2026 campaign.

- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits cinemas this April 3, 2026. The sequel movie casts Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.

- The Death Stranding franchise is getting the "Isolations" anime coming in 2027 on Disney+.

- Disney's Twisted Wonderland anime series got renewed for Season 2.

- Min Hee Jin released a statement regarding NewJeans' decision to return to ADOR.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (November 12, 2025)

                          

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte visited the grave of those who were killed by Super Typhoon Uwan at Liloan Central School in Cebu.

- Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno warned that the controversial "Pharmally scandal" could happen again if the State of National Calamity declared by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is not carefully monitored.

- The Cebu Province has formed a leptospirosis task force in preparation for a possible increase in cases of the disease due to Typhoon Tino.

- Senator Erwin Tulfo called for increased protection of the Sierra Madre mountain range. In Tulfo's privilege speech, he asserted that the Sierra Madre is like a mother who always protects her children from dangers.

- The Taal Volcano triggered a minor phreatomagmatic eruption early morning, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Asylum seekers can continue to be housed at a hotel in Epping, UK, after a local council lost a legal battle.

- A cryptoqueen who fled China for a London mansion was jailed over a five billion pound Bitcoin stash.

- A decision to reject compensation for UK women affected by changes to state pension age is to be reconsidered by ministers.

- Katie Wilson's lead increases in the Seattle Mayoral Race, and she's on the brink of becoming Seattle's next mayor.

- Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske will be deposed in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit as ordered by the judge.

- The DragonSpeed team will be racing in Corvette Z06 GT3 machines for the 2026 IMSA GTD PRO campaign.

- Genesis Magma Racing begins performance testing of its GMR-001 LMDh race car.

- A challenging Gran Turismo 7 paid DLC Pack, called the Power Pack, will be available this December 4, 2025. It will feature new races, including 24-hour endurance races, practice and qualifying sessions, and challenging GT Sophy 3.0 AI. The DLC includes 5,000,000 in-game credits.

- In the world of Pokémon, the PokePark Kanto attraction opens this February 5, 2026. Meanwhile, the Pokémon Pokopia game arrives this March 5, 2026.

- Actor Tatsuya Nakadai dies at 92.

- Disney released a teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, coming to cinemas this June 19, 2026.

- ATEEZ member Mingi injured his finger after falling off the stage at Waterbomb Macao, but he will still perform at the KGMA.

- Roy Jones says he'll work with Errol Spence as his comeback looms.

TTFN.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has made its grand debut as the ultimate model in the C8 Corvette lineup. The team behind this vehicle has experienced their "Oppenheimer moment," demonstrating that the world will think twice before anyone dares to challenge America's latest engineering marvel.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X

Starting at an ultra-expensive $205,400 plus additional costs, the Corvette ZR1X, in coupe and convertible configurations, is now officially America's ultimate hypercar. It showcases its Republican character against the world's demanding racetracks, making it a true emblem of American performance.

Beginning with the exterior design, the ZR1X is very similar to the non-hybrid ZR1. It's packed with wide-side air inlets, carbon-fiber elements, and a multitude of airflow and cooling features inspired by its Corvette Z06 GT3 race car, resulting in the highest downforce of any production Corvette. Coupled with the Carbon Aero Package, you've got yourself a historic downforce of 1200lbs, the most downforce on any production Corvette.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X interior

Effective on the 2026 Model Year, most C8 Corvettes, from the base Stingray to the ultimate ZR1X, now come with a new interior layout featuring three new screens and the deletion of the infamous "wall of buttons". It even comes with the Enhanced Performance Data Recorder and the Performance App for track day essentials.

We now arrive at the main concern: the performance of the ZR1X. The LT7 5.5L DOHC V8 twin-turbo engine is now paired with an enhanced Electric Drive Unit from the Corvette e-Ray, resulting in a staggering 1250 horsepower all-wheel drive powerhouse. Mated to an 8-speed dual clutch transmission, it will sprint from 0-60mph in two seconds and a quarter mile under nine seconds. The Europeans should think twice before taking this Republican Space Ranger on.

General Motors' leading engineers, alongside the Corvette Racing team, have dedicated significant resources to developing the ZR1. With aerodynamics and track-tuned dynamics inspired by the Z06 GT3 race car, the Performance Traction Management with PTM Pro Mode, Regen Brake Torque Vectoring, and Front Axle Pre-Control, the ZR1X closely resembles a race car without restrictions, designed to push its limits on the track. Given these advanced dynamics, it’s no surprise that it completed a lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:49.275, making it the fastest American-made production car to conquer this iconic circuit.

Now elevated to an almost god-like status, the Corvette ZR1X is America's latest weapon of mass appeal that is set to dominate the automotive world. This hypercar has established itself as the ultimate contender, and it seems many U.S. Republicans, including figures like Donald Trump, are eager to add the ZR1X to their car collections.

For Team Corvette, the ZR1X is liberation in the making.

Available Colors: Sebring Orange Tintcoat, Roswell Green Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Arctic White, Black, Competition Yellow Metallic Tintcoat, Riptide Blue Metallic, Torch Red, Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat, and Hysteria Purple Metallic.

Photo: General Motors

Let's Do The News! (November 11, 2025)

                         

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The PH Senate's "user-friendly" official website was opened.

- The PH Department of Energy is urging gas companies to postpone the oil price hike in the wake of Super Typhoon Uwan.

- The DILG was thanked for its immediate action for local governments in preparation for Super Typhoon Uwan.

- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expedites repairs to the damaged floodgate at Paco Pumping Station in Manila.

- The Philippine National Police have scrambled police officers for the three-day protests by the Iglesia Ni Cristo this weekend.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has extended until 2028 the transition period for the full transfer of some functions and projects of the national government to local government units (LGUs). Under Executive Order No. 103, it is stated that LGUs are being given more time to strengthen their funds, personnel, and systems before fully assuming additional functions from the national government.

- Katie Wilson is taking a 91-vote lead against Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell as the vote-counting continues.

- US President Donald Trump threatens the BBC with legal action over the Panorama-edited January 6 speech.

- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is about to face questions from the BBC ahead of this month's Budget.

- Several people were reportedly killed after a car explosion near a major landmark in Delhi.

- The all-electric Porsche Cayenne will be unveiled this November 19, 2025.

- The Needy Streamer Overdrive TV anime will air this April 2026.

- Starting February 12, 2026, the premium subscription fees for Pixiv, the art-sharing website, will increase to 590 yen per month.

- In a legal filing against LSU's board of supervisors, Brian Kelly's attorneys state that LSU has claimed it has not "formally terminated" Kelly as the head coach of the Tigers football team.

TTFN.