Author: Ada Blood

Writer/actor G.O. Parsons is probably best known for his script for the 2021 film “Willy’s Wonderland.” Which starred a silent Nic Cage battling killer animatronics in a sketchy pizza shop. Now Parsons is working on yet another fantastical project, the three-part robot dinosuar comic book “Beast of Bower Boulevard.” Like many kids, growing up Parsons wondered what it’d be like if something totally unexpected happened in his secluded hometown of Lake Tahoe, California. “My brain immediately went to robot dinosaur,” Parsons told The Hollywood Reporter. Now that a successful Kickstarter campaign has helped fund the project, he is bringing those…

Some early birds for the 50th Telluride Film Festival got an unexpected surprise when a bear meandered into a popular restaurant.   While the Festival didn’t officially kick off until August 31st, several attendees decided to arrive on Wednesday. Around 11pm, a black bear wandered into the patio area at the South Oak Bistro. The restaurant was packed with industry professionals, filmmakers, producers, and journalists. Fortunately, the bear didn’t cause any actual damage sans knocking over a table and some garbage cans. While it was shooed away by diners it seems the animal left of its own volition to wander off…

Founder of Full Moon Features, Charles Band will be producing a “Barbenheimer” movie. With the name being based on the simultaneous release of the “Barbie” movie and “Oppenheimer.” Two films that are worlds apart aesthetically and created a cultural phenomenon the box office. Both movies earned Warner Bros. and Universal billions at the box office and in brand deals. With “Barbie” in particular grossing over a billion and shattering several box office records. Now the legendary B-movie company Full Moon is stepping up to cash in on the meme. The film will be, fittingly, set deep within Dollsville. Where a…

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” spinoffs “Daryl Dixon” and “The Ones Who Live,” along with “Interview with the Vampire,” are set to resume production. The network has reached interim agreements with SAG-AFTRA, so performers will not be in violation of the ongoing strike.  There are no specifics on what these deals entail, but we do know this is not a blanket agreement. So each series will resume production under different agreements. AMC is also what’s known as an authorized company in regard to the AMPTP. Therefore, it is not among the studios currently involved in the negotiations. This marks the most…

Filmmaker Michael Mann’s upcoming “Ferrari” has received its first heart-pounding trailer. The movie will be a biographical drama about Italian car manufacturer Enzo Ferrari, played by Adam Driver. In the film bankruptcy threatens the factory that Enzo and his wife, Laura built from nothing ten years earlier. Their volatile marriage has been battered by the loss of their son, Dino a year earlier. Ferrari struggles to acknowledge his son Piero with Lina Lardi. Meanwhile, his drivers’ passion to win pushes them to the edge as they launch into the treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy, the Mille Miglia. The star-studded cast also…

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we take a deep dive into the oldest legend we’ve ever covered, The Vanishing Hitchhiker. So hang on tight to your lettermen jacket, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. The Story of The Vanishing Hitchhiker So this totally, 100% happened to a friend of a friend of mine. My buddy Josh was driving down a back road with his friend Kyle late at night. They were heading to a school dance when the pair spotted a young woman standing by the side of the road hitchhiking,…

Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company have confirmed that Part One of “Ahsoka” garnered 14 million views! Making it the most-watched title this past week as well as number one globally on Disney+. The eight-part mini-series is set in the “Star Wars” universe after the fall of the Galactic Empire. It centers around former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. “Ahsoka has become a fan favorite with people of all ages and it’s wonderful to see her continue to resonate with viewers in her very own headlining series,” said Kathleen…

Disneyland’s classic Haunted Mansion attraction is getting some additions next year! The plan is to expand on the ride’s lore, while further immersing guests in the experience.  According to local legend, the manor that is now known as the Haunted Mansion was built by a prosperous sea captain. All these decades later, the staff has faithfully maintained its haunted grounds. The planned expansion will expand the outdoor queue, and build upon the gardens, giving guests a more interactive experience.  The new gardens are inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and the one-eyed cat. Each one will feature unique elements ranging…

Director David Ayer, who helmed Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Suicide Squad” in 2016, recently opened up about how the project ‘broke him.’ During an interview, Ayer discussed the almost universally panned film.  “Hollywood, I tell people, is like watching someone you love get fucked by someone you hate,” Ayer told “Real Ones with Jon Bernthal” podcast. “The big one is Suicide Squad. That shit broke me. That handed me my ass.” Unfortunately, Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” isn’t the first project to pay for the sins of other movies. A tonal shift like that will kill even the greatest film. “Come right off…

Composer Howard Shore’s fantastical score to Peter Jasckson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy has been voted the UK’s favorite movie music. The soundtrack garnered three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and four Grammys. He also took 80th place on the list for the music to “The Hobbit” trilogy  Shore’s most recent wins come via a poll taken by the popular UK radio station Classic FM, as part of their annual Movie Music Hall of Fame. More than 10,000 people cast a vote in this year’s contest for the top 100 film scores. The winners were announced on Sunday by a…