Author: Heath Andrews

Remember the Island of Misfit Toys from the Rudolph Christmas special? That land where the toys nobody wanted wound up? Well who would’ve thought that things like Transformers, a pogo stick, an My Little Pony could wind up in the Hall of Fame equivalent of that? Well every year since 1998, a select number of toys have been nominated and selected for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY. Not every toy makes the cut though and a few of them, including the ones mentioned above, keep missing out on entry. But now, you can change…

It has been two years since the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of western film “Rust.” During that time, police investigators have been trying to determine exactly what happened. Prosecutors had previously tried to charge the film’s star and executive producer Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for firing the gun that killed Hutchins and wounded wounded director Joel Souza. Those charges were eventually dropped pending further investigation. Prosecutors have obtained new evidence they believe may shed new light on whether or not Baldwin was at fault. With this evidence in hand, the prosecution team is aiming to…

Harassment is a terrifying thing and can take on many different forms. Being in the public eye can make one a target for this kind of behavior as you open yourself up for more people, the good and the bad. Kunihiko Ikuhara, the director of various anime series including “Sailor Moon R” and “Revolutionary Girl Utena,” has been subject to some of this behavior for some time now. It started over a year and a half ago but we’re just finding out about the extent of it today. Back in April of 2022, Ikuhara received a Twitter DM from a…

When Millie Bobby Brown started the first season of “Stranger Things,” she was only 12 years old. It’s safe to assume neither her or anyone would’ve predict how massively successful the show would become. Then again, maybe we should have; after all, stranger things have happened, right? RIGHT? Anyway, seven years later, and Brown (now 19) is ready to move on from the show that brought her firmly into the light of stardom. Brown plays the character of Eleven, a young girl with remarkably psychic powers and one hell of a tragic childhood. Since then, the actress’ career has taken…

Ah yes. Deadpool, the Merc with a mouth. It would seem that the only thing that could keep Wade Wilson’s mouth shut was a poor script and executive meddling in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Turns out there’s at least one more thing that can get Deadpool to stop talking; a strike. When SAG-AFTRA voted to go on strike following the WGA, a number of productions screeched to a holt, including the upcoming “Deadpool 3.” According to director Shawn Levy, this may result in the film not hitting it’s intended release date. “Avatar,” “Star Wars” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe all got…

“The Incom T-65 X-wing is the fighter that killed the Death Star.” These words from the video game “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” solidify how valuable the starfighter is in-universe. In the real world, that ship was part of one of the most memorable scenes in the history of film. The original “Star Wars” was special for a number of reasons, one of them being the startlingly good special effects from the use of miniatures and models. One of those X-wing models, previously thought lost, has set a new record for an item from the film for over $3 million at…

Less than a month ago, the world was treated to the new voice actors who would play the titular characters in “Rick and Morty.” The first episode of season 7th has released, and we know who the actors are. Not only that, but thanks to co-creator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder, we know how they moved along with the casting process. First, let’s give credit where credit is due. The new voice actor for Rick is Ian Cardoni. The role of Morty is now voiced by Harry Belden. Previously, both characters were played by co-creator Justin Roiland. His termination…

Hollywood is full of stories that run the gamut from inspiring to heartbreaking. When it comes to heartbreaking, there’s few currently as sad as the ongoing health issues Bruce Willis has been facing. The actor reached the end of his career in a way that no person should ever have to face- at the hands of frontotemporal dementia. We already knew that this was something that would only get worse and now we know a bit more about what Willis and his loved ones are going through. Glenn Gordon Caron created the ABC series “Moonlighting” in 1985. The comedy/detective series…

The character of Frasier Crane premiered on television in the fall of 1984, when he was introduced in “Cheers” season 3, episode 1. He remained on the show until it ended in the summer of 1993. His spinoff, “Frasier,” premiered later that same year. So, by the time it ended in mid 2004, the psychiatrist and radio host had been around for 20 years. Since then, he has lived on in syndication, streaming, reruns, DVDs, and the imagination of fans. But now, Frasier Crane has returned. The executive producers of the “Frasier” revival, as well as Kelsey Grammer himself, have…

With the great writer’s strike of 2023 finally resolved, tv shows are beginning to air again. The late night hosts are back at it already, and more programs will be returning in the upcoming weeks. If Drew Barrymore had her way, she would’ve had her show back on the air sooner than that. In a seemingly affront to her writing staff (and the rest of the WGA), she originally planned bring her show back without the writers. This act did not go unforgotten as when Barrymore’s show officially returns, the head co-writers will not be returning with it. Chelsea White,…