Ghost

A new documentary series, De Spookvoetballer ('The Ghost Footballer'), is drawing attention in the Netherlands. The programme tells the story of a footballer without talent, exploring how he stayed in the sport despite lacking ability. Dutch viewers are picking up the show, with TV guide coverage encouraging audiences to learn everything about the player's unusual career.

La Clef cinema in Paris is screening Valerie Veatch's 2026 documentary Ghost in the Machine at 7pm, marking the film's French premiere. The film examines what artificial intelligence conceals, and the screening will be followed by a discussion with guests from Data for Good, Tribe-X and Technopolice Paris-Banlieues as part of the venue's cine-club.

Spirit Halloween is moving into empty storefronts across Richmond, occupying spaces left behind by closed retailers. The seasonal chain's annual takeover of vacant properties has become a familiar sight in American retail, with the pop-up store stepping in where defunct shops once operated. Locals are noting the brand's role in briefly reviving shopping centers that would otherwise sit empty year-round.

Tupelo Community Theatre is performing 'The Woman in Black', and a local television interview ahead of the run is drawing attention to the production. The show, adapted from Susan Hill's ghost story, is being promoted as a spooky stage experience for local audiences, with cast and crew discussing the play and encouraging residents to attend performances at the theatre in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Ubisoft has named its Swedish studio Massive Entertainment as the home of three of its biggest franchises: Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and The Division. The move concentrates development of the stealth, tactical shooter, and looter shooter series under one studio, which previously led The Division games. The announcement has drawn attention because the long-dormant Splinter Cell series may finally see new life under new stewardship.

A documentary about Paul Revere will be shown at The Waldo Theatre in Maine on October 8, according to an announcement carried by the Lincoln County News. The screening highlights local interest in Revolutionary War history and the theatre's cultural programming.

A woman who says she can communicate with ghosts is drawing public attention for what she describes as messages from the 'Sad Dead', spirits she says carry grief or unresolved sorrow. The story has been picked up by public radio outlets in the United States, sparking curiosity and skepticism about her claims and what listeners can take from them.

John Mellencamp has released a book compiling five decades of his song lyrics, featuring a foreword by novelist Stephen King. The collection spans the rock singer's career from his early hits to recent work, and news coverage highlights the unusual pairing of the Indiana musician with the horror author, a longtime friend and collaborator on the musical 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County'.

The Haddam Garden Club is holding an event called 'Ghoulies and Ghosties', a Halloween-themed gathering announced through local listings. The club, based in Haddam, organises community gardening activities and seasonal programmes for residents. Details beyond the event name remain limited in the announcement.

A new open-source Android tool called GhostMode makes a phone appear unavailable for incoming cellular calls while mobile data on LTE or 5G continues to work normally. It supports both Shizuku and rooted devices, and the code is available on GitHub. Tech communities are sharing it as a niche utility for people who want connectivity without call interruptions.

A new ten-film documentary review roundup for October 2026 has been published, covering titles including 'Mr. T: I Pity the Fool,' 'Ghost in the Machine,' 'You Had to Be There,' 'Cycle of Love,' 'This is Buzz,' and 'Teenage Wasteland.' The roundup assesses the batch of new nonfiction releases and offers critical takes on each, giving viewers a guide to what is worth watching this month.

A community newspaper story recounts a household discovery of something hidden in a closet alongside an account of a spirit said to haunt a garden. The piece blends local home and garden interest with a light supernatural angle, giving readers a mix of everyday domestic detail and ghostly folklore. Little beyond the headline is known about the details of either account.

Ubisoft has renamed its Creative House 2 studio as Massive Entertainment. The studio, part of the Swedish developer Ubisoft Massive, is home to The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell projects. The move signals further consolidation of Ubisoft's brand around its flagship internal studios, though the company has not detailed whether the rename involves structural or staffing changes.

With the MLB playoffs underway, attention has turned to how extra innings are played in the postseason. The question being asked is whether the automatic runner on second base — often called the ghost runner — used in the regular season also applies in October. It is a rule detail many fans are unclear on as games stretch into extra innings.