Author: Amy Davis

It’s no secret filmmakers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon work well together. From being extras in 1992’s “Field of Dreams” to their breakout hit “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, and their most recent project “Air,” the duo certainly love collaborating. They’re at it again with the upcoming crime thriller “Animals” for Netflix. Up until recently, “Animals” has been a fairly secretive project kicking around Hollywood under a few different names like “The Animals of Los Angeles” and “Be Gentlemen.” The film is set to start shooting in Los Angeles in March with Affleck directing and Damon to star. Connor McIntyre…

Some celebrities have very similar names like athlete Michael Jordan and actor Michael B. Jordan or musician Tommy Lee and actor Tommy Lee Jones. Of course, this can lead to a lot of confusion and potentially mis-crediting the wrong person. Well, someone in British actor Tom Hollander (“Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The White Lotus”) and fellow Brit Tom Holland’s (“Spider-Man”) agency accidentally sent Hollander a check meant for Holland. “People in the accounts’ department of my agency got confused,” explained Hollander during a interview on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” “We were with the same agents…briefly. And it was a…

Music publication Pitchfork has dominated the online community for almost three decades, earning the title of “the most trusted voice in music.” In a move that has us frankly baffled, it is being merged into men’s interests mag GQ, which is one of Condé Nast’s various publications. We don’t think anyone had this merger on their 2024 bingo cards.  The choice for this merger came after “a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance.” Condé Nast chief content officer Anna Wintour called it “the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the…

Streaming pioneer Netflix will be expanding on its live and sports offerings in the near future. The streaming giant has closed a deal to take “WWE Monday Night Raw” from its long-time host USA Network to Netflix starting in January 2025. The deal will also make them the home of WWE content outside of the US including live/premium events, documentaries, and original series. “In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling,” said Nick Khan, WWE’s president. “We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s…

Since the advent of film, there have been several creative ways of scoring and adding sound effects to them. From live orchestras to Wurlitzers, music and cinema have always gone hand and hand. Now, the multimedia design collective, EDGLRD, will be launching a tour putting a modern spin on a live performance accompanying a film.  EDGLRD has announced that they will be launching a tour in support of Harmony Korine‘s film “Aggro Dr1ft.” The movie recently debuted at the Venice Film Festival and centers on a Miami Beach hitman as he relentlessly pursues his next target. Starring Joshua Tilley, Devon…

“Goat” tells the story of a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star. The part of the young athlete is currently undergoing screen-testing to find the right performer. Sources have said that Wayans will be playing the role of the retiring athlete. Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner will be blending sports with psycholgial horror in their upcoming film “Goat.” The studios have also confirmed that Marlon Wayans (“Air: Courting a Legend”) will be starring in the new feature. It is directed by Justin Tipping (“Kicks”), based on a spec script by “Limetown”’s…

The great city of Chicago is known for a lot of things like deep dish pizza, the Bean, and da Bears. Now the windy city can add the “Rat Hole” to that list, with tourists making pilgrimages just to see this modern marvel. The Rat Hole is a mark on a sidewalk in Roscoe Village that is shaped like a rat that fell from the sky. The indentation even shows imprints of toes, legs, and a long tail. The internet first got wind of this concrete anomaly when artist Winslow Dumaine posted about it on X (formally Twitter) earlier this…

Don’t you…forget about them.If it has been a while since you’ve felt St. Elmo’s fire burnin’, burnin’ in you, you’re in luck! Hulu is making a new movie on theBratPack titled “Brats.” The upcoming feature-length documentary is produced by ABC News Studios, with alumni Andrew McCarthy (“Pretty in Pink,” “St. Elmo’s Fire”) writing and directing.  “Brats” will look at the groups’ origins, history, and impact on the pop culture landscape of the 1980s to today. By detailing the experiences of actors and filmmakers who worked on “The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles,” and more. And what would a Brat Pack documentary…

Have you ever applied some lip balm and thought “I wish this tasted like ranch dressing?” Of course, you have, we all have! Thankfully the fine folks at Burt’s Bees and Hidden Valley are teaming up to solve this crisis. The companies have released a limited-edition 4-pack of lip balm which tastes like Ranch, Buffalo Sauce, Crunchy Celery, and Fresh Carrot. Bringing together two brands that have die-hard fanbases at a time when they are in high demand is a no-brainer. The timing also makes it perfect to snag a Valentine’s Day gift for the ranch dressing, lip balm, or…

We have some exciting news for horror movie and video game fans! Sony subsidiaries Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions have confirmed a film adaptation of “Until Dawn” is on the way. It’s described as an R-rated love letter to the horror genre, with an ensemble cast.  Little is known about the plot, and no casting announcements have been made yet. “Shazam!” and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” helmer David F. Sandberg will direct. The initial script for the film was written by Blair Butler (“The Invitation”) but will be passed on to Gary Dauberman (“The Nun”). The video game “Until…