Lauren Ridloff Receives an IMDb STARmeter Award

By Staff Reports IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content, presented an IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award to Eternals and The Walking Dead star Lauren Ridloff. IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are strong performers on the IMDbPro STARmeter rankings, which chart the page views of the more than 200 million […]

“Heisei” Godzilla Suit Size Bust Prop Replica From TOHO EIZO BIJUTSU and CoolProps Available for Pre-order Worldwide Starting February 20

By Staff Reports Starting February 20, 2022, the suit-sized bust of “Heisei” Godzilla, developed by CoolProps and TOHO EIZO BIJUTSU, will be available for pre-order worldwide. The bust model prop replica will be limited to 100 pieces. On November 3, 1954, Godzilla made its first appearance in TOHO’s “Godzilla,” a classic monster movie widely regarded as a masterpiece. Since then, […]

Jackass Forever Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor At this point in history, you should know what Jackass is and whether or not it’s for you. The irreverent comedy premiered on MTV in October 2000 and has spawned a successful series of spin-offs and feature films. It has been the subject of both controversy and pure shock as audiences worldwide have witnessed Johnny […]

Apple lands historic first Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA” and More

By Staff Reports Apple made history, landing six Academy Award nominations in several major categories, including Best Picture for “CODA”; Best Actor for Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”; Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur in “CODA”; Best Adapted Screenplay for writer/director Siân Heder for “CODA”; Best Cinematography for Bruno Delbonnel for “The Tragedy of Macbeth”; and Best Production […]

Mattel Films and Netflix Partner on Masters of the Universe Live-Action Motion Picture from The Nee Brothers

By Staff Reports Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced they are developing Masters of the Universe, Mattel’s iconic franchise from the 1980s, into a live-action motion picture which is expected to begin production in summer 2022. The Nee Brothers (The Lost City, Band of Robbers) co-direct from a screenplay, written by the Nee’s and David Callaham (Shang-Chi and the […]

Scream (2022) Review

By Kevin Hoskinson  Entertainment Editor (Minor Spoilers Ahead. If you want to go in completely blind, watch it and then come back.) Scream is a franchise that won’t quit. It’s been over ten years since Scream 4, and with the passing of horror master Wes Craven, the series seemed to be dead. A couple years ago came word that the […]

The Matrix Resurrections Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor “That’s the thing about stories. They never really end, do they? We’re still telling the same stories we’ve always told. Just with different names. Different faces.” It’s been nearly 20 years since we last visited the world of The Matrix. After the first film became a massive hit, it was hard to watch any media […]

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Spider-Man: No Way Home is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s the culmination of everything we have seen on the big screen involving our favorite wall-crawling hero. It doesn’t just stay within the confines of the MCU; it reaches all the way back to 2002 when Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire was released. It’s […]

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Hits Jan 1st On HBO Max

By Staff Reports As the countdown to the most enchanting event of the season continues, HBO Max revealed today the official key art for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The highly anticipated Max Original retrospective special is set to premiere on the platform Jan. 1. Announced last month, the retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the […]

IMDb Announces the Most Anticipated Movies and Series of 2022

By Staff Reports IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the most anticipated movies of 2022, as well as the most anticipated new and returning series of 2022. Rather than base its annual rankings on small statistical samplings or reviews from professional critics, IMDb determines its list of […]

Tick, Tick… Boom! Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Andrew Garfield is in top form in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, Tick, Tick…Boom!. In the film, Garfield plays Broadway pioneer Johnathan Larson as he attempts to get his musical SUPERBIA off the ground and in front of an audience. Along the way, he struggles to maintain his confidence, friendships, and relationship with his girlfriend Susan […]

Encanto Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor What do you get when you mix Disney magic with the genius of songwriter and storyteller Lin-Manuel Miranda? You get Encanto, the studio’s most narratively ambitious animated film to date. It’s a story rooted in culture and family, one that feels deeply personal for a movie of this caliber.  Encanto is about the extraordinary Madigral […]

D23 ANNOUNCES 2022 SLATE OF EVENTS TO DELIGHT DISNEY FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

By Staff Reports Next year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing back fan-favorite, in-person events and will continue some of the popular virtual experiences Disney fans have enjoyed over the past two years.  D23 EXPO 2022: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns September 9th through the 11th. Fans will see the latest from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel including […]

HorrorFest International to Take Place Oct 20th-23rd

By Kevin Hoskinson HorrorFest International is just around the corner, and like years past, it promises to bring the chills to beautiful St. George, Utah. Running from October 20th – 23rd, the long-running festival will showcase filmmakers from all around the globe, featuring both short films and full-length features. The event will include filmmaker Q & A’s, storyteller panels, a […]

Disney+ Releases First Trailer For All-New Adventure Comedy “Home Sweet Home Alone” Premiering On Disney+ Day

By Staff Reports The trailer for Disney+’s all-new adventure comedy “Home Sweet Home Alone” is here! The reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise will unleash comedic mayhem this holiday season, so be sure to check out the trailer and these new images from the film today. A Disney+ Day premiere, “Home Sweet Home Alone” will debut November 12, 2021 […]

Movie Review: Muppets Haunted Mansion

By Rebecca Benson Families stooped over, carefully eyeing the pumpkins for picking–right off the vine. The cool, crisp air Fall brings stings your cheeks; the cold settling over your skin as you gaze at the surrounding hillsides. And what better way to end the Fall festivities and keep on with the Halloween spirit than to watch Disney’s The Muppets Haunted […]

Lionsgate Announce: T2 arrives on 4K Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy 11/23

By Staff Reports From visionary director James Cameron and iconic action star Arnold Schwarzenegger comes the 30th-anniversary release of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY. Stunningly restored for modern viewers by Cameron himself, T2 arrives November 23rd on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. It has been 10 years since the events of Terminator. Sarah Connor’s ordeal is […]

Filming Is Underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Wonka,” Directed by Paul King and Starring Timothée Chalamet in the Title Role

By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Wonka,” with Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (upcoming “Dune,” “Call Me By Your Name”) in the titular role, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Paul King (the “Paddington” films). Oscar-nominated producer David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”), who produced the “Harry Potter,” “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington” […]

Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival Brings Frightfully Fun Feature and Short Films to You

By Staff Reports “Certain it is, the place still continues under the sway of some witching power that holds a spell over the minds of the good people, causing them to walk in continual reverie.” —WASHINGTON IRVING, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”  After its thrilling inaugural year in 2019, the SLEEPY HOLLOW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SHIFF) returns this October 15-17, […]

The Mandalorian’s Grogu to Make Debut as Funko Pop!-Inspired Balloon at 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Staff Reports Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, together with Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) and in collaboration with Lucasfilm, announced today that a Funko Pop! -inspired balloon featuring the character Grogu (known in pop culture as Baby Yoda), from the beloved Star Wars™ series The Mandalorian™ streaming on Disney+, will fly at this […]

LAIKA Announces Wildwood – Based on the Novel by The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy – As the Award-Winning Studio’s Next Animated Film, Directed by Travis Knight

By Staff Reports LAIKA’s next animated feature film is Wildwood, based on the bestselling novel written by Colin Meloy, lead singer and songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by artist Carson Ellis. The announcement was made today by Travis Knight, President & CEO of the award-winning animation studio, who will direct the film. Wildwood is currently in production at LAIKA’s […]

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions Arrives on Digital 9/21, on Blu-ray & DVD 10/5

By Staff Reports ESCAPE ROOM: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS is the sequel to the box-office hit psychological thriller that terrified audiences around the world. In this installment, six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive…and discovering they’ve all played the game before. The never-before-seen EXTENDED CUT, available on […]

Legendary Entertainment Launches Dune: Future Artifacts, Featuring the Extraordinary Score of Academy Award Winning Composer, Hans Zimmer

By Staff Reports In celebration of the Fall release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ blockbuster film event Dune, Legendary Entertainment, in collaboration with iv gallery, Lineage Studios, and MakersPlace will present an official Dune NFT collection of digital artifacts inspired by the rich world of Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated film. This wide-reaching collection, packed with surprises, will include […]

Disney+ Animated Film “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” To Stream December 3, 2021

By Staff Reports Disney+ released the teaser poster for the all-new animated adventure “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” which begins streaming this holiday season. Be sure to check it out and share with your readers. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” premieres exclusively on Disney+ December 3, 2021. The first book in Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling series comes to Disney+ in […]

Movie Review: Candyman

By Kevin Hoskinson “Candyman isn’t a he, he’s the whole damn hive.” Although it’s a bit muddled at times, Nia DaCosta’s CANDYMAN is an atmospheric horror film that delivers on its promise. It brings the mythos into the modern era by combining current issues with the legend of Candyman itself, much like the original film. From the opening logos, things […]

Movie Review: Free Guy

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Initially set to release in July of 2020, Free Guy fell victim to the delays caused by Covid. In a way, it would have been the perfect movie to release to streaming during the lockdown; it’s the uplifting and joyous bolt of energy we all could have used. In the end, it wasn’t meant to […]