Patch Living: Your October Entertainment Guide

It's fall ya'll, and there's no shortage of ways to beat the upcoming chill. This October, stars like Kate Winslet, Ryan Gosling and Jane Fonda will have the masses flocking to movie theaters. And if the couch is more of your preference? Netflix has fabulous new films and Season 2 of "Stranger Things" so get ready.

Also in the news: "Will & Grace" star Debra Messing is celebrating her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame while one movie producer is doing the Hollywood walk of shame.

Get the scoop on films, TV shows and Hollywood news making headlines this month.

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Lights, Camera, Action Movies Galore

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Prepare to be at the edge of your seat in theaters this month, as high-action films hit the big screen. Kate Winslet and Idris Elba team up to survive the snowy wilderness in "The Mountain Between Us," while Ryan Gosling joins Harrison Ford in "Bladerunner: 2049," the sequel to the original 1982 classic. Here's what else is in theaters right now.

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Watch: Idris Elba And Kate Winslet Discuss Roles In New Mountain Rescue Drama

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What's New To Netflix?

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Netflix isn't slowing down when it comes to releasing gripping original content. This month the streaming giant brings us Robert Redford and Jane Fonda's endearing new rom-com, "Our Souls at Night." You can also catch Season 2 of "Stranger Things" when the series returns on Oct. 27.

And just in time for your Halloween movie night, Netflix is streaming frightful horror films including "Cult Of Chucky," Stephen King's "1922" and "Slasher: Guilty Party." Just be sure to bring out plenty of extra blankets to hide under. Check out the full October Netflix roster.

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Debra Messing Is Officially On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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As if the long-awaited return of "Will & Grace" wasn't enough reason to celebrate, Debra Messing has just been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday. Messing won an Emmy in 2003 for her role as interior designer Grace Adler on "Will & Grace."

Since the hit show went off the air in 2006, the actress has starred in a number of series and films, including NBC's "The Mysteries of Laura," and "Smash" and movies "The Wedding Date" and "Along Came Polly." Get the full story.

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Hollywood Mogul Lands Himself In Hot Water

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Big-time movie producer Harvey Weinstein is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company after a New York Times article alleged that he'd sexually harassed a number of his employees and actresses over several decades.

The article states that Weinstein was involved in at least eight legal settlements with the victims of his alleged harassment, including actress Rose McGowan and Italian model Ambra Battilana. Meanwhile, Ashley Judd has accused Weinstein of inviting her to his room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel years ago, where he asked her to watch him shower, along with other inappropriate requests.

Weinstein, who is married to Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, has issued an apology of sorts, stating: "I realized some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologize for it." Get the full story.

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What's It Like To Work With Judi Dench?

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Well, according to Bollywood actor Ali Fazal, who stars alongside Dench in the film "Victoria and Abdul," working with the actress is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

“I had goo-goo eyes when I first met the Dame,” recalled the Indian actor. “What an honor for me to meet her! I was nervous, but the minute that I walked into the room, she gave me the warmest hug, and the rest is history. She made me feel comfortable and at-ease. She is a gem of a person, and everything an actor should be.”

In theaters this month, "Victoria and Abdul" is a true story about the friendship that transpired between Queen Victoria and her young Indian teacher, Abdul Karim. Read more about the film here.

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