Author: Heath Andrews

They say an elephant never forgets. What they didn’t say is that’s not a statement of fact; it’s a promise. In what could be a real-life horror film, a rampaging elephant in the India state of Jharkhand has already claimed the lives of nearly two dozen people and as of the time of this writing is still on the loose. Elephants are complex and wonderous creatures. Between their size, intelligence, and social behaviors they are a unique land presence in the animal kingdom. The average Asian elephant can weight around four tons and nine feet tall. That’s more than enough…

Of the many brands Universal Pictures and Universal Studios has at its disposal, the classic monster movies are a highlight. We’ve seen “The Mummy” go through several iterations over the decades, and the undead Egyptian has his own ride in the form of The Revenge of the Mummy. The indoor, high speed dark coaster is over 20 years old. It exists as a tie-in to “The Mummy” franchise of that time, complete with Brandan Fraser and other cast members reprising their roles. The taped segments combine with intense launches and drops to make for a three minute thrill ride. So,…

Are you someone who stands in the darkness, afraid to jump into the light? Or are you someone who needs to help somebody when the edge of surrender’s in sight? If you’re the latter of these two and recognize the lyrical reference that was just made, then perhaps you may be interested in heading to an open casting call for “Baywatch” this February! “Baywatch Open Casting Call is seeking dynamic talent across a wide range of roles, from lifeguards and beachgoers to bartenders, buddies and love interests to rescuers and rescuees of all kinds, as well as additional characters yet…

Sometimes a show just can’t end. When “Stranger Things” ended mere weeks ago, we didn’t know we’d still be reporting on elements of the show’s finale. First there were ridiculous reports about a secret extra episode, then the featurette about the finale, and then controversy about that featurette hinting at ChatGPT use. Neither Netflix nor series creators the Duffer Brothers have responded to the AI controversy, but the director of the featurette has. “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5” showcases a lot of behind the scenes footage about what went into creating this final season, with a…

There was a time where network television was rife with detectives, police officers, and private investigators. We could list a number of them for you- “Baretta,” “Columbo,” and “Adam-12,” but that would just be the tip of the iceberg. One of the more outstanding series (outside of “Columbo” that is, which will always reign supreme) is “The Rockford Files.” Starring the late, great James Garner, the show was a huge hit for NBC. It looks like they’re hoping magic will strike twice as the network has ordered a reboot pilot. “The Rockford Files” ran from 1974-1980, but its origins stretch…

The 90s were a good decade for many things; grunge music, quality kids television, and memorable toy lines. One of the more beloved at the time was Polly Pocket and the spin-off targeted towards young boys, Mighty Max. Both were foldable, compact playsets with micro figures you could position inside the little self-contained world. Thanks to Trick or Treat Studios, soon you can do the same with The Master of Horror John Carpenter’s classic “Halloween.” Trick or Treat Studios is launching its Micro Maniac line with Michael Myers taking center stage. The outer shell is a stylized pumpkin while the…

Finales of beloved series tend to make waves in popular discourse. The lead up to the finale generates intrigue and theories and the finale itself generates a range of reactions. When “Stranger Things” wrapped up at the end of 2025, there were a lot of mixed feelings. Those feelings along with some eagle-eyed viewers has led to a theory that ChatGPT was responsible for the writing of the final season. No finale is going to please everybody, but it seems “Stranger Things” will go down in history as divisive. That’s not to say it reached “Game of Thrones” level of…

The rise in mainstream popularity of video games has put in increasingly bright spotlight on the industry and some of its practices. The term “crunch,” while widely used for decades, has become increasingly tied to the definition “a period of working much longer than normal hours without days off, in an effort to finish work on a video game before it’s slated for release.” As the term has risen in usage, so too has the push for game development staff to unionize. To this end, a victory was achieved last month in Ubisoft Halifax with a successful union vote. Now…

When large companies start talks about- let alone the process of mergers and acquisitions- there are a number of things to be worried about. The bigger the company, the more at stake for employees, stockholders, the competitive business environment, and consumers. That’s why big moves have to be approved by various government organizations; which will happen with the entertainment juggernaut Warner Bros. Discovery possible sale. As the politics begin to play out, a lobbyist group representing theater owners is adamantly telling the United States Government this sale must not happen. Things have been moving with tremendous force after Skydance acquired…

We are living through dangerous time. Pundits, critics, and historians have warned about dangers to the free press for decades with some degree of validity, but it has never been so valid as it is today. In 2025 during the second administration of President Donald Trump, funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was cut. And now the Corporation itself has gone from facing a shutdown to ceasing all operations. If you watched PBS or listened to NPR at some point across the last 58 years, you’ve heard “This program is brought to you by the Corporation for Public…