Author: Asch Ruiz

Few Disney franchises have the multi-generational adoration like “Toy Story” does. It set the tone for what Pixar films could deliver, and remains a touchstone of animation and voice performance for many. Arguably part of that magic comes from stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as the duo of Woody and Buzz. With 4 films in the “Toy Story” universe already, why would a 5th one make sense? Especially after the ending of the most recent one. It neatly wrapped things up, so we’re not really convinced another entry would be a good idea. But Tim Allen, who has another…

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We’re as surprised as anyone Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses” ended up being a semi hit. The House of Mouse gambled big on the return of controversial star Tim Allen to the modern holiday classic. A second season of the show was ordered last year, and more news about whats to come has been slowly trickling out. Like Tracy Morgan joining the cast as another important holiday figure- the Easter Bunny! We’re not sure exactly how big or small Morgan’s role will be at this point. We will again see Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,…

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We’re still not sure how we feel about a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos movie, but here we are. The Searchlight Pictures film actually had pretty positive reviews from early festival audiences. This is the story of Richard Montañez, a real life Frito-Lay janitor who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Montañez (Jesse Garcia) must convince PepsiCo CEO Roger Enrico (Tony Shalhoub) why his invention, his take on the iconic orange crunchy snack staple, was worth investing in. Eva Longoria not only produces, but directs, from a script by Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chávez.The film also stars Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Emilio Rivera,…

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Who DOESN’T love being a turtle? Someone. Probably. But they don’t know how to have fun! Imagine being able to not only take your favorite beanbag chair with you, but it doubles as a cosplay accessory! Think of the Squirtle possibilities. Or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!You can find several listings on the usual commerce sites for various sizes of the wearable turtle shell. Available options range from children’s sizes to 40-inch adult ones! Some reviews say this particular one doesn’t have enough stuffing, but that’s easily fixed with an extra bag or box of Poly-fil. You can pick up…

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Maybe, like many other “Game of Thrones” fans, you’re wondering when “House of the Dragon” will hit HBO Max. The prequel series that details the lives of the Targaryen dynasty 172 years prior to “A Song of Ice and Fire” is coming this weekend, and we’re getting excited. We know “House of the Dragon” premieres Sunday, August 21st. But WHEN?!Well, if you’re on the East Coast, it’ll be a 9pm (EST) drop for you.For the West Coast, that means 6pm (PST). Most are anticipating the streaming service to encounter problems with the expected amount of viewers all trying to watch…

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Sure, it’s not even September yet, but some flavor fans are already jonesing for pumpkin spice. Thankfully for those folks, brands like Krispy Kreme are bringing their fall menu back early in 2022. “Sure, pumpkin spice is generally associated with fall, but true fans of the flavor will agree that August is close enough,” Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme Dave Skena said. “So, we’re pulling fall forward, enabling our guests to indulge and enjoy early with delicious pumpkin spice doughnuts and drinks, including our Pumpkin Spice Latte, which you can get iced or frozen, by the way.”So, get a…

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Do you like ramen? Maybe you know someone who has the noodly spoopy meal as their favorite thing to eat. If so, check out this list of things for the enthusiast in your life. Go forth and enjoy ramen! Let’s Make Ramen comic book cook book! Absolutely worth getting, “Let’s Make Ramen!” is a cook book presented in a comic book style. Detailed steps in how to build the perfect bowl for your taste, as well as history of the dish are included. Pick it up on Amazon here. Ramen Obsession Now THIS is sort of the ultimate ‘ramen bible’…

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The English dub of the third installment to the “My Hero Academia” movies is about a week away. With high expectations from fans, it may not satisfy all of their wants. It isn’t a bad movie, it just wasn’t as good as it could’ve been, especially in comparison to the recent “My Villain Academia” season 5 arc and “Heroes Rising,” the second film. Overall, the animation continues to be the focal point for these anime films, and “World Heroes Mission” is no different. The opening drops you straight into a wonderfully animated action packed scene, filled with explosions and surprises.…

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Get your Seamoths ready as after years of development, hopeful waiting from “Subnautica” loyal fans, and pre-versions available on Steam, the full release of the “Subnautica: Below Zero” is almost here! Follow Robin and her sister Sam down onto planet 4546B after the departure of Ryley, the character you played as in the first game, to do research about a previously unseen ice cap on the planet’s pole. There are new creatures, some throwbacks to the original, a completely new storyline, there are new vehicles, upgrades, technology, it’s a whole new world of gameplay. The official Subnautica Twitter let us…

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