Author: Ada Blood

The horror genre has always loved a potential franchise, and it seems that the Julius Avery-directed “The Pope’s Exorcist” will be no expectation. Tongues have been wagging since its star, Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe, revealed the film was meant to be the first in a trilogy. But he also hinted there could be even more to come. Producer Jeff Katz has confirmed that “The Pope’s Exorcist 2” is officially greenlit. “Amorth Nation — I just got the call. It’s officially happening!” Kaz posted on X (formally Twitter). “Gas up your Lambretta – and get ready to ride. ??” Fans are…

Fast food chain Arby’s is known for having the meats, viral marketing campaigns, and their signature horsey sauce. In honor of Derby Season, the company is launching a limited-edition Chardonneigh’s Horsey Sauce. It will be a crisp, tantalizing twist on Arby’s classic sauce, subtly infused with Chardonnay flavoring.  The goal here is to elevate this beloved condiment into something truly extraordinary. Kinda like how they did the curly fry vodka. It is “a sophisticated take on the creamy, flavorful essence of Arby’s iconic Horsey Sauce,” according to a press release. “Crafted to complement a variety of dishes, this limited-edition sauce…

From English folklore to literature, to the stage, to the screen, few characters have aged as well as Robin Hood. Michael Sarnoski (“A Quiet Place: Day One”) will write and direct the upcoming film “The Death Of Robin Hood.” Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (“Deadpool & Wolverine”) and Emmy winner Jodie Comer (“Killing Eve”) are set to star. A Darker Interpretation “The Death Of Robin Hood” will be a darker reimagining of the classic tale. It will be a period piece where Robin Hood grapples with his past after a life of crime and murder. Becoming a battle-worn loner who finds…

Is there any horror staple as solid as a good vampire movie? Panos Cosmatos, the director behind 2018’s “Mandy” will be heading up the upcoming vampire thriller “Flesh of the Gods.” The feature will star Kristen Stewart (“Love Lies Bleeding”) and Oscar Isaac (“Moon Knight”). “Flesh of the Gods,” is written by Andrew Kevin Walker (“Se7en”) based on a story by him and Cosmatos. Set in Los Angeles during the 1980s, the film follows a married couple, Raoul (Isaac) and Alex (Stewart). The couple leaves their luxury skyscraper condo each evening and head into the city’s electric nightlife. This leads…

Netflix’s animated show “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” is getting a sequel series, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.” The streamer just released the first trailer and it looks as action-packed as the original series. This is despite the loss of one core cast member, Brooklynn, voiced by Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”). “Camp Cretaceous,” tells the story of dinosaur fanatic Darius Bowman (Paul-Mikél Williams) who is staying at the camp. Like any entry into the “Jurassic Park” franchise, the dinosaurs eventually get loose. This leads to him needing to band together with five other teens to survive the overgrown reptiles wreaking havoc on the…

Earlier this year, ID and MAX dropped the explosive docu-series “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV.” The five-part series examines the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was at the center of many of these issues, and is now suing the production for defamation.  Schneider claims he was falsely painted as a child sexual abuser, and it is ruining his reputation. Defamation Claims His lawsuit names Warner Bros. Discovery, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and other creators of “Quiet On Set,”…

GoPro’s Grom Quest Challenge has led to a 12-year-old BMX rider nailing a triple backflip. Connor Stitt of Ramona, California, is now the youngest rider in the world to land this trick! He was one of eight athletes selected through the challenge this month.  “Landing the triple backflip was unbelievable! I was definitely surprised when I pulled it off,” Stitt told Nexstar’s KSWB. “It was something I had been dreaming of and working towards for a long time. After landing it, I felt an insane rush of excitement and a bit of relief knowing all my hard work and practice…

Since 1969, kids and adults haven’t been able to get enough of the beloved crime-solving dog Scooby-Doo. IP holder Warner Bros. Television just struck a deal with Netflix and Greg Berlanti for a highly sought-after live-action reimagining.  “Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series” is written by Josh Appelbaum (“Wonder Park”) and Scott Rosenberg (“Jumanji: The Next Level”), based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera. It will be produced by Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman for Berlanti Productions. Along with writers Appelbaum and Rosenberg, with André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner for Midnight Radio. Executive producers include Berlanti Productions’ Jonathan Gabay and Midnight…

Musician Weird Al Yankovic’s 1989 cinematic masterpiece “UHF” turns 35 this year. In celebration, Shout Factory will be doing the film’s first-ever 4K release! This high-definition edition will also come with more collectibles than you can shake a fish at.  The special features for the “UHF” 35th-anniversary release are still in the works. However, Shout can confirm that the deluxe edition will come with several physical collectibles. Deluxe Edition Collectables This will be Weird Al’s 4th collaboration with Shout as a distributor. Past releases include; previous editions of “UHF,”  The Complete “The Weird Al Show,” a collection of music videos,…

The American Film Insitute (AFI) recently bestowed a Life Achievement Award on Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman. However, the spotlight soon turned from decades’ worth of stellar performances to her often lampooned AMC ad. This time it was fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman doing the spoofing. The Campain After COVID-19 restrictions began to relax, AMC sought a way to bring viewers back to theaters. So, they launched a schmaltzy campaign with Kidman talking about the emotional journey of seeing a film on the big screen. The ad ran before feature films at AMC theaters and quickly went viral. While Kidman did the spot…