Author: Heath Andrews

Throughout 2022, one of the big stories surrounding the entertainment industry has been the struggles of Netflix. We’ve discussed quite a bit about the streaming platforms troubles this year but never went so far as to count them out of the picture or forecast their doom. Yeah, they’ve been struggling, but they’re not done yet, and today went a long way towards showing that. In a major push towards making original content, it was announced that Netflix would be purchasing the animation studio, Animal Logic, with the deal expected to close later this year. Even if you don’t know Animal…

One of the things that helped propel the success of the PlayStation 4 was the number of strong, exclusive games that were either elevated by the console’s tech, or were created for it. “God of War” was already a hit series from the previous PlayStation generations, but its reinvention for PS4 brought it to new levels both from a gameplay and narrative perspective. “Horizon: Zero Dawn” marked the burgeoning of a new franchise and “The Last of Us” got itself a remastering and a successful sequel. These properties and more will be making their way into your home in various…

Most everyone has experienced the power of food in some way. It doesn’t just nourish us, it can calm us, excite us, and bring us together with others. It can provide comfort, a sense of accomplishment, and so many other feelings. Who better would know about the connection that we have with food other than one of the biggest food companies in the world, Kraft Heinz. One of the products under their ownership is Philadelphia Cream Cheese, a creamy goodness that is fully capable of eliciting feelings out of people. Thus, a question was asked. Could it be possible to…

When the world hands you lemons, make lemonade. When the world hands you Velveeta cheese product, vodka, olives, and vermouth, you make a martini. Or in this case- you make a Veltini. Yeah, we’re not joking, and considering all the other weird food concoctions that have been thrust into the world, there’s a part of you that probably isn’t even surprised by this. So here it is, the Veltini in all of it’s …not sure if glory is the right word, but let’s just go with it anyway. The Veltini is what you would get if David Cronenberg did food…

Buzz Lightyear may have stepped out of the toybox and into time and space, but there are still places he has yet to go. “Lightyear” hit theaters on June 17th, but didn’t exactly wrack up box office numbers. Perhaps in an attempt to try and get people onboard, it’s coming to Disney+ a bit sooner than we thought. A Pixar movie hitting Disney+ isn’t exactly unexpected. It would be bigger news one or more of their movies didn’t come to streaming. “Lightyear” was mired in “controversy” leading up to its release. For reasons kind of legitimate and largely ridiculous. Among…

When the phrase “not all heroes wear capes” is tossed around, it’s generally applied to those who have sworn a duty to help and serve but don’t wear the attire that you’d associate with a superhero. Sometimes it goes beyond that. Sometimes someone steps up to do something that isn’t even even remotely what their job is supposed to be. They act out of a sense of believing that this is the right thing to do, no matter who they are. On July 11th, that person is pizza delivery man Nicholas Bostic. 25 year-old Bostic works as a pizza delivery…

Tom Holland may be the current Spider-Man, but if some recent cameo appearances have taught us anything, it’s that Tobey Maguire’s webslinger still holds a place in the hearts of millions. So it’s in that spirit that we’re happy to report that the Sam Raimi trilogy of “Spider-Man” films is coming to Netflix. In even better news, you won’t have to wait that long for it to happen either! The first in the Raimi trilogy was released back in 2002 and did a LOT of business, $825 million-worth, roughly. Though its stars Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and Willem Dafoe were well…

There are a few names in the video game industry from yesteryear that still carry weight today. You’ve got Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, “Mortal Kombat” co-creator Ed Boon, and “DOOM” creator and co-founder of id Software, John Romero. While Boon and Miyamoto have remained prevalent in the public eye, Romero hasn’t. There are a number of reasons behind this. Perhaps the infamous Daikatana has something to do with it, but we’ll get to that later. Right now the important thing to know is that Romero is coming back. Returning to the genre that made him a superstar, the first person shooter.…

Candy manufacturer Mars Inc. is facing a lawsuit in California. Jenile Thames has filed, accusing Mars Inc. of having heightened levels of titanium dioxide (E171) in Skittles. The lawsuit alleges since this additive is also used in plastics, adhesives, and paint, it is unsafe in food. The molecules can supposedly damage a person’s organs and cause damage to their DNA, potentially resulting in numerous adverse health conditions including cancer. This is where things start to get complicated. Ttitanium dioxide being in Skittles is not in question. In fact, the additive is in a lot of different foods. There are also…

The enduring popularity of “The Office” (US version) has helped cement it as one of the most beloved sitcoms. With many legendary pieces of pop culture, the merchandising opportunities have not been lost on NBC/Universal or fans. And if there’s at least one other thing that die-hard fans enjoy, it’s a good LEGO set. Thanks to the LEGO Ideas website, these two worlds collided, and the end result is coming soon! The LEGO Ideas set based on “The Office” received enough support to be officially commissioned for development. Cut to nine months later, and we now know exactly what we’ll…