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Hail Mary goodbye, a sweatshirt restock, Crystal Lake reviews

Project Hail Mary's goodbye scene grew from improvisation and a redesign of Rocky's look, while critics split on the Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake; sweatshirts also restock.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 11:56 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by /Film: “Project Hail Mary's Emotional Goodbye Scene Was Inspired By Rocky's Mysterious Markings [Exclusive]”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:56 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Crystal Lake.
BBN covered this story before: 'Crystal Lake' reviews laud 'Friday the 13th' prequel series (October 13).

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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News Anchor/Film says the emotional goodbye in Project Hail Mary came from some improvisation and a change in how Rocky's markings were designed, and I adore that movie so much, I can't wait to see it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the best scene in the movie started as a doodle problem. Sequel pitch: Rocky Gets a Sharpie.

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