Author: Ada Blood

Hi, I’m Ada. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to look at how a family accidentally became cannibals. So buckle up, because this one is a weird ride. The Story Around World War 2 a family moved from Europe to America but kept in touch with their relatives back home. They would exchange letters and care packages consisting of various regional treats about once a month. After a year of this, there was a several months-long silence from the recently emigrated family members to their European kin. While worrisome, they wrote it…

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Did you think the trend of turning beloved childhood characters into blood-thirsty killers was ending? Nope, and now we are getting Winnie the Pooh duking it out with Mickey Mouse in “Mickey Vs. Winnie!” It is directed and written by Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard (“Pitchfork”) His production company, Untouchables Entertainment, and genre website iHorror, have already started production (possibly) in Michigan on the film. Winnie will be based on the now-public-domain character from A. A. Milne’s beloved children’s novel of the same name. The also-now-public-domain Mickey Mouse will be based on the character from the 1920s “Steamboat Willie” cartoon.…

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Since the 1980s, director Francis Ford Coppola’s dream project has been to make the film “Megalopolis.” For one reason or another, production on the project took much longer than expected. But today we got the first teaser trailer for an absolutely heartbreaking reason.  “Megalopolis” will be a Roman epic set in New York during reconstruction after a disaster that wiped out all the infrastructure. The brief clip shows Cesar (Adam Driver) standing on the ledge of a very tall metal building. It looks like he is about to leap off but instead, he starts and stops time. Each bellow of…

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Apple is capitalizing on May the 4th with a new “Star Wars” themed iPhone ad. The spot centers around a cosplayer using the iPhone 15 to find his friends at a con. Because sometimes even Mandalorians need a helping hand.  Directed by Kim Gehrig (“Roar” the TV series), the spot tells the story of a Mandalorian cosplayer traversing the city on his way to a convention. He feeds his kitten Leia, before checking for the essentials like keys, phone, and a thermal detonator, before heading out. Our intrepid hero then drinks some boba tea while keeping his helmet on before…

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The White House and President Joe Biden decided to celebrate May the 4th a day early. On May 3rd, the president met with actor Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalkers in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. Hamill then spoke at a White House press briefing. “How many of you had ‘Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing’ on your bingo cards?” the actor quipped as he took the podium at the White House. “Yeah, me either.” Given the upcoming “Star Wars” holiday and Hamill being an outspoken Biden supporter, this wasn’t completely out of the blue. This also isn’t his…

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The horror genre has always loved a potential franchise, and it seems that the Julius Avery-directed “The Pope’s Exorcist” will be no exception. 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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