Author: Ada Blood

Claxson and Navajo Entertainment Production are turning the classic sci-fi novels “Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime” into a limited series. It will be directed by Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek”) from a script by David Cormican (“Tokyo Trial”) and Dwayne Hill (“Northern Rescue”). Cormican and Hill will also executive produce and be showrunners for the series.  “Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime” book series launched in 1987 and ran until 1991. It consisted of 6 novels, “Breaking Strain,” “Maelstrom,” “Hide and Seek,” “The Medusa Encounter,” “The Diamond Moon,” and “The Shining Ones.” Clarke’s collaborator Paul Preuss is already on board as a…

In February, a stingray named Charlotte housed at the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO made headlines when she became pregnant. An animal getting knocked up may not sound newsworthy, but here’s the thing- Charlotte had no access to male stingrays. So it was shocking when the 12-14 year-old stingray, was found carrying up to four pups.  Sadly, not only did her pregnancy not come to term. She also developed a rare reproductive disease, which caused her to pass away on June 30th. Charlotte’s Pregnancy There are two ways that Charlotte may have become pregnant without ever being exposed…

Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved comic “The Sandman” is heading into its second season with several fresh faces among the cast. It will reportedly focus on the fan-favorite storylines “Season of Mists” and “Brief Lives,” from the source material. “In the next chapter of The Sandman, the King of Dreams will come face-to-face — and go toe-to-toe — with the formidable rulers of Hell, Asgard, Faerie, and the realms beyond,” showrunner Allan Heinberg said.  “Season of Mists” Cast Ruairi O’Connor (“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”) will play Orpheus, the only child of Dream (Tom Sturridge) and…

Netflix has released an official trailer for part one of the final season of “Cobra Kai.” Season 6 will be split into three parts, each containing five episodes. While Netflix splitting up seasons is nothing new, this will be the first time it’s been done in three parts. “Cobra Kia” is a spin-off of the “The Karate Kid” franchise, set 34 years after Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) beats Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). It centers around Johnny, an unemployed handyman, who has hit rock bottom. That is until he rescues Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña), a bullied kid, from his tormentors. This…

Redbox’s distinctive bright red kiosks sell and rent DVDs at grocery and drug stores across America. On Friday, June 28th, parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) filed for bankruptcy in Delaware. The filing revealed that CSSE had been struggling financially for months. The company is nearly $1 billion in debt and owes millions to several other companies including Walmart, Walgreens, Universal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and the BBC. But the more troubling revelation is that Redbox hadn’t paid employees for a week, and medical benefits had been suspended. What Happened? The company purchased Redbox in 2022 from…

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures recently made some exciting updates to their release calendar. Among those changes included a new Monsterverse movie slated to hit in 2027! This will be the sixth installment in the decade-long franchise.   The upcoming film is directed by Grant Sputore (“I Am Mother”) from a script by Dave Callaham (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”). The Monsterverse So Far It will be the latest addition to the franchise that kicked off with 2014’s “Godzilla.” Followed by 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” and 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong.” The most…

Today we bring you the most perplexing bit of celebrity interaction we’ve ever seen (this week). “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds is waging an assault on “Dune: Part Two” director Denis Villeneuve with….popcorn buckets.  Earlier this year, Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hit theaters. As part of the marketing campaign, cinemas were offering specialty popcorn buckets meant to resemble the Sandworms in the film/book. But the internet being the internet saw these buckets bore a striking resemblance to well… a flesh light. This sparked countless memes and pieces of merchandise joking about having relations with the bucket.  War of The Popcorn Buckets…

Specialty retailer Build-A-Bear Workshop has been delighting customers of all ages with customer stuffed animals since 1997. Recently, the company offered a plushie of everyone’s favorite cryptid Mothman. It, of course, immediately sold out. [So, not punk rock] “A mysterious winged friend appears by popular demand – or does he? Now you can take flight with your own Mothman plush,” the description reads. “Inspired by the mystery and intrigue of the folklore legend reportedly seen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this paranormal plush has soft black fur with bright red eyes. Personalize this lovable legend with his own outfits, sounds,…

In 1958, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce established the Walk of Fame to celebrate motion picture, television, live theatre/performance, radio, recording, and sports entertainment professionals. Since then, it has become a huge honor to be among the annual inductees getting stars on the sidewalks of Hollywood. On June 24th, Chamber of Commerce President Steven Nissen along with Walk of Famers Niecy Nash, Joe Mantegna, and Jimmy Jam announced the class of 2025. “The Walk of Fame has made history again! As Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee, I am thrilled to announce the distinguished honorees who will grace…

The Steven Spielberg-created “Jurassic Park” franchise is getting a new addition and it’s already backed by some serious star power. During a press junket for her new movie “Fly Me to the Moon,” Scarlett Johansson confirmed that she is joining the upcoming “Jurassic World” reboot. The “Jurassic Park” Franchise In 1993, Spielberg directed “Jurassic Park” from a script by David Koepp. The film centers around an amusement park where living dinosaurs are the main attraction. It spawned two direct sequels, 1997’s “Lost World: Jurassic Park” and 2001’s “Jurassic Park III.” In 2015, Universal Pictures did a reboot rebranding the series…