Author: Amy Davis

We all know how Hollywood loves to adapt long-standing, nostalgic IPs, and this next one is going to be a doozy. Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (“Knock At The Cabin”) is attached to direct a new series based on Mattel‘s Magic 8 Ball toy. Shyamalan is co-creating and co-showrunning the series with Emmy winner Brad Falchuk (“American Horror Story”). “Magic 8 Ball” was announced via an image of the pilot script under the toy, posted to Shyamalan’s Instagram.  The new series aims to reimagine the classic toy as the centerpiece of a high-concept, character-driven supernatural drama. That will blend psychological intensity…

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to look at why people think black cats are bad luck. So curl up and get cozy for the origins of this dark superstition. The Story “You know you should never let a black cat cross your path. It will bring you nothing but bad luck,” a cat-hating Karen, somewhere.  Variants Many things are rumored to bring bad luck, like breaking mirrors, opening an umbrella inside, or walking under ladders. While the aforementioned are just good advice, even without the threat of 7…

Have any of you Monster High fans out there ever thought “this is good, but it could use more cosmic terror?” Well worry no more! Mattel Creations is unleashing a new Xenomorph doll, inspired by “Alien,” for its Monster High Collection.  In true franchise fashion, this maternal killing machine is being given a sleek alien-glam aesthetic. Mixing sci-fi inspiration with high fashion this Xenomorph sports a sheer black and iridescent foil dress with subtle exoskeleton-inspired embellishments. There is also a headpiece that mimics their elongated skulls. Her whole ensemble is pulled together with some killer Facehugger high-heels. Each Monster High…

Amazon Prime video has confirmed an exciting new addition to the “Batman” franchise. Next month the streamer will debut “Bat-Fam,” a new original animated series. This will be a half-hour action-comedy show, and a follow-up to “Merry Little Christmas.” It follows Batman (Luke Wilson), Alfred (James Cromwell), and young Damian Wayne (Yonas Kibreab) as he takes on the role of Little Batman. However, their family expands when Alicia (London Hughes), Alfred’s grandniece; Claire (Haley Tju), a recently reformed Super-Villain; Man-Bat (Bobby Moynihan); and Ra’s al Ghul (Michael Benyaer), Damian’s “Pap Pap”/Batman’s nemesis. Making Wayne Manor a full house, filled with…

Do you remember the fun Gushers commercial from the 1990s, where all the kids’ heads turned into fruit? Well, what if most millennials’ first introduction to body horror became all too real? That is the subject of Mike Diva’s 9-minute horror short film, “FruitHead.” Unlike most projects that undertake gritty reboots of nostalgic IPs, this one is being done with the company’s blessing. Gushers even posted the short onto its YouTube channel and is actively promoting the creepy bit of marketing.  The project came to be after decades of online chatter about the original Fruitheads advertisement giving people nightmares. The…

Disney’s 2010 animated film, “Tangled,” will be the latest in the company’s arsenal to receive a live-action remake. The project is in the early stages of development and is circling Scarlett Johansson (“Jurassic World: Rebirth”) for the role of Mother Gothel. However, nothing is set in stone with her involvement at this time.  The upcoming feature is directed by Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”) from a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”). The live-action remake of “Tangled” has been brewing for a while. Nevertheless, its development was paused temporarily due to concerns after the…

“Welcome Home.” In the “Fallout” universe, October 23rd, 2077 marks the Great War, a global nuclear conflict that lasted only two hours. The date has become a fan holiday for the popular video game franchise, known as Fallout Day. Earlier today, the charity Fallout For Hope announced it would be streaming live for the first time from Bethesda Game Studios. The stream is being done to celebrate the organization raising almost $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!  This celebration will follow the annual Fallout Day Broadcast that will stream on Twitch, YouTube, and Steam. That event will start…

As the cold weather sets in across the country, the holidays will soon be upon us. Seasonal staple Chex is partnering with the beloved “PEANUTS” franchise to celebrate the cartoon/comic’s 75th anniversary. The cereal maker will release five limited-edition Chex cereal boxes featuring fan-favorite characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown. But the celebration doesn’t end there! Customers who buy three participating Chex cereals will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Chex’s “PEANUTS” Holiday Tin. Not only are these containers adorable, but they also come with a Chex Party Mix seasoning packet and recipe card. So you can whip up some holiday classics to…

For all of you “Dune” fans out there, we have a small update about the upcoming 3rd film. Actress Rebecca Ferguson (“Silo,”), who is returning as Lady Jessica, has shot all of her scenes for “Dune Part Three.”  The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve, from a script they co-wrote with Jon Spaihts, based on books by Frank Herbert. “I don’t have a big part in this one, [she’s] just barely in the book. I’m not sure I was supposed to be in it and Denis had a little idea,” Ferguson told IndieWire. “The script is phenomenal. It’s really hard…

PlayStation is apparently on the hunt for some new talent. The Sony subsidiary posted a job listing for a new Senior Writer on the job-hunting website, Indeed. This listing also confirms that the position is for a new, unannounced game.  “Join the award-winning team that created God of War,” the Indeed posting reads. “Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Writer currently located in the U.S. for the development of a new unannounced title!” While that is the only real clue we get about an upcoming PlayStation game, the listing goes on to describe the role. “If you love collaborating…