Author: Ada Blood

It’s no secret that the DC Cinematic Extended Universe (DCEU) has had a lot of shakeups over the past few years. From James Gunn basically rebooting “The Suicide Squad” sequel after David Ayer’s version tanked at the box office, to Gunn and Peter Safran becoming co-chairs and CEOs of DC Studios. And like most changes in upper management, it is out with the old and in with the new. The final three releases on the DC Films slate pre Gunn and Safran’s takeover included “The Flash” and “Blue Beetle,” both of which underperformed at the box office. And then there’s…

During a New York Comic Con (NYCC) panel Jason Blum confirmed that Blumhouse’s merger with James Wan’s Atomic Monster is “very close” to closing. “It’s not quite done yet,” he said during the Universal Pictures’ “BlumFest” session. “It’s very close.” About a year ago it was announced that the two production entities were looking to join forces. While each company is expected to keep its own banner, this would give them a lot more crossover options in terms of IP. Blumhouse holds franchises like “Paranormal Activity,” “The Purge,” “Halloween,” “Happy Death Day,” “The Exorcist,” and “Sinister.”  While Wan’s Atomic Monster…

This year’s Fat Bear Week has been full of twists and turns, but online voters have crowned 128 “Grazer” as the champion! This is a first-time win for the mother and salmon connoisseur, defeating 32 “Chunk” by more than 85,000 votes. She is also the 3rd female bear (sow) to claim the Fat Bear throne. She joins Holly, who won in 2019, and 2018 winner 409 “Beadnose.” The champion is described as “a particularly defensive mother bear who has successfully raised two litters of cubs,” according to the contest’s website. “She often preemptively confronts and attacks much larger bears —even…

Filmmaker Eugene Ashe (“Sylvie’s Love”) has officially joined Disney+’s reboot of “The Rocketeer.” David Oyelowo (“Silo”) is attached to star in/produce the project as a part of a two-year first-look deal with Disney. “The Rocketeer” is based on the comic book character of the same name created by the late artist/writer Dave Stevens. The character first appeared in 1982, as a back-up story in “Starslayer.” He eventually gained solo comics, where he perpetually saves his Betty Page-ish girlfriend from villains while uncovering sinister plots. Disney’s first film adaptation of “The Rocketeer” came in 1991. It is set in Los Angeles…

During NYCC, AMC Networks teased the upcoming second season of its “Interview with the Vampire” series. The sneak peek shows Théâtre des Vampires and the vampire coven of Armand. Of course just as they are preparing to devour dinner, in typical bloodsoaked fashion. We also get a closer look at Claudia, formerly played by Bailey Bass, who is now being portrayed by Delainey Hayles. In Anne Rice’s original novels, things get turbulent for Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia when they encounter the Théâtre des Vampires. But the teaser is already showing some shady behavior towards Claudia by Rashid (Assad Zaman).…

It has been 25 years since comedy series “Seinfeld” went off the air, in a finale that disappointed many fans and critics alike. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is teasing a possible reunion that may give viewers some closure.  The comedian dropped this information while fielding questions during a performance at the Wang Theatre in Boston. He hinted that he and fellow show creator Larry David are working on some sort of project regarding the show’s lackluster conclusion. “Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending,” Seinfeld can be heard saying in a video posted to Instagram by Linda…

After seven years of work, NASA scientists have brought a sample from asteroid Bennu back to Earth. This sample could serve as a time capsule from the early days of our solar system. The rocks and dust brought back not only contain water but are nearly 5% carbon by weight. Suggesting that Bennu may have delivered the building blocks of life to Earth! “The first analysis shows samples that contain abundant water in the form of hydrated clay minerals, and they contain carbon as both minerals and organic molecules,” NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson said. “Far exceeding our goal of 60…

The fine folks at Amazon Prime Video are bringing comic fans an early Christmas present with the new film, “Merry Little Batman.”  This animated family action comedy centers around a young Damian Wayne, who finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve.  So he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays. Because you have to start kids out on being vigilantes young, or they’ll just never learn.  “Merry Little Batman,” features the voices of Yonas Kibreab (“Pretty Freaking Scary”), Luke Wilson (“Stargirl”),…

On September 14th, the trailer for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” released. On that same day, documents from the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial made their way to Reddit. These documents do contain some pretty private information- notes from Heard’s therapist- which were used during the trial. They also had some pretty out there claims, like how Elon Musk reportedly prevented his ex-girlfriend Heard from being fired by Warner Bros. Pictures. The documents were raw notes, scrawled on a legal pad, from Heard’s therapist, Dr. Dawn Hughes. They surfaced due to Depp fans/supporters paying the legal fees for…

The upcoming slasher-comedy “It’s a Wonderful Knife” just got its first trailer! As the name may have implied, it will pay homage to the 1946 holiday favorite “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart. “It’s a Wonderful Knife is a spin on the classic It’s a Wonderful Life,” director Tyler MacIntyre (“Tragedy Girls”) said. “It’s about a young woman named Winnie Carruthers who lives in this town that’s obsessed with Christmas. There’s this tragedy that strikes the town, and she rises to the occasion, but her best friend is killed. We jump forward a year, and she’s wracked with guilt,…