Author: Heath Andrews

How long has ‘The Simpsons” been running for? The answer is thirty-six years, but if you didn’t know that, we wouldn’t blame you. It’s hard to keep track of America’s longest-running sitcom, but you can bet actress Jennifer Tilly is keeping track. Why her specifically? Well, as it turns out, she’s making a pretty hefty chunk of change from the franchise for a reason you may not expect. From 1984 to 1991, Tilly and “The Simpsons” co-creator, Sam Simon, were married. When the animated series premiered, no one really expected it would have such a long run. We doubt even…

There aren’t a lot of rock bands that can routinely be cited as being the greatest rock band in the world. While opinions will always vary from person to person, it’s commonly accepted that it doesn’t get much better than Led Zeppelin. The four-piece band fused blues with hard driving rock to become legends in the musical world. Despite their fame, the group has yet to have an official documentary made about them. Over the last several years, a film has been in the works and will be coming to IMAX next year. The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin,…

Back in 2001, NBC premiered the sitcom “Scrubs.” After nine seasons (eight if you’re a purist), the show ended, but continued to air in reruns and help elevate the careers of Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and John C. McGinley as tv staples. The continued friendship of Braff and Faison in particular has led to a podcast, commercials, and a consistent “Scrubs” presence of sorts to this day. Rumors have been swirling that series creator Bill Lawrence was keen on doing a reboot, which apparently is true! Lawrence has had a large and successful tenure in Hollywood, dating back…

Prime Video’s soon-to-premiere anthology series “Secret Level” will feature episodes based on various video game franchises; some modern, some retro. (“Mega Man” definitely fits into that retro category but it’s seemingly staying pretty true to its roots, based on this teaser.) But now we’ve got a teaser for another retro game that is definitely going in a unique direction. Pac-Man! What do you think of when you hear the name Pac-Man? Probably a bunch of dots, a maze, and a yellow disc creature that opens and closes its mouth while being chased by ghosts. Well, that’s uh, not exactly what…

The marketing machine for fast food companies is a sometimes marvelous thing. We thought KFC peaked in 2019 when they released their dating sim game, “I Love You, Colonel Sanders.” Who wouldn’t want to play a visual novel type adventure where you get to interact with a hunkified version of the restaurant founder? How can it get any better than this? Well, here we are in 2024 and it turns out it CAN get better, in the form of a KFC virtual pet. Do you remember virtual pets? They were a thing for a while, namely the Tamagotchi. It was…

The “Harry Potter” franchise remains one of the biggest media empires in the world. Sure its been a while since the mainline books and films wrapped up, but the franchise has continued through games, merchandise, and an upcoming HBO series. The show is eyeing a 2027 release window, and is currently in the casting phase. Nothing official has been announced yet, but sources are indicating that the adaptation may have found its Severus Snape. Paapa Essiedu is a British actor who may be most known for his appearances in “I May Destroy You” and “The Lazarus Project.” He’s also a…

HBO is home to a number of hit programs, many of them trying to fill the void left by “Game of Thrones,” which they’re doing admirably with “Dune: Prophecy.” The premium cabler has seen awards and ratings success with more recent shows like “The White Lotus” and “Euphoria.” Both of which have been on the bleachers with their new seasons forthcoming. Thanks to a media conference we have a bit more info about when those shows will be returning, in addition to other upcoming HBO properties. Stating with “Euphoria,” the Emmy winning show wrapped its second season almost three years…

From Princess Peach to Furiosa, Anya Taylor-Joy has had some major film roles over the last few years. It was “The Queen’s Gambit” in 2020 that really put her in the spotlight. The Netflix limited series was a critical success, netting Taylor-Joy a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination. It’s been a few years since she dipped her toes into another series with “Peaky Blinders,” but she’ll be doing so with Apple TV+ and “Lucky.” The show is based on a novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley. It tells the story of a young woman with a dark,…

When you’re marketing toys to kids, it’s important to make sure that you put the right corresponding website on the packaging. This is a lesson that Mattel learned the hard way a few weeks ago. In conjunction with the “Wicked” film adaptation hitting theaters, a line of dolls was marketed that advised consumers to visit Wicked.com as the official website of the movie. Fun fact, that’s not the website for the film; it’s instead an adult film website. Mattel has tried to correct this issue by removing the dolls from store shelves but it hasn’t stopped them from being slapped…

In some ways it’s hard to believe that the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” has existed for four decades. Boomtown Rats’ frontman Bob Geldof KBE (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) created the Band Aid project, which aimed to help provide relief in Ethiopia after a monumental famine and drought. They managed to combine the forces of many of the biggest names in 1984 pop music including Sting, George Michael, Duran Duran, Phil Collins, Spandau Ballet, U2’s Bono, and more. (And yes, Geldof is also who created Live Aid, which took place the following…