Author: Ada Blood

After 25 years, Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail service. The company posted a FAQ and blog stating they would ship out the last DVDs on September 29th, 2023. The first DVD Netflix ever shipped was a copy of “Beetlejuice” in 1998. So some lucky customer could still create a neat full circle moment.  “After an incredible 25 year run, we’ve made the difficult decision to wind down at the end of September,” the FAQ states. “Our goal has always been to provide the best service for our members, but as the DVD business continues to shrink, that’s going to…

With James Gunn successfully jumping between Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise and Warner Bros. Pictures “Suicide Squad,” the upcoming DC Studios “Superman: Legacy,” and co-running the company with Peter Safran. The rumor mill is churning with fan theories about who may be next to bounce between the two comic juggernauts. Currently, The Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony) are considered the top contenders. Considering, they haven’t done a project for Marvel Studios since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” The Russos have also expressed an interest in working with DC. When a fan asked Gun if he would be opposed to them…

Amazon has officially acquired writer/director Brian Otting’s (“Prom Car ’91”) script for “Never Too Old to Die.” Action icon Sylvester Stallone will star in the new action comedy. The film tells the story of a mysterious murderer living in a retirement home for spies. This snaps a Cold War hero back into action, as he makes it his personal mission to find the assassin among them. “Never Too Old to Die,” will be produced by both Stallone and Braden Aftergood of Balboa Productions. It will be the first project made under a multi-year, first-look deal between Stallone/Balboa Productions and Amazon…

Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” has cast newcomer Kahiau Machado as David Kawena. In the original animated film, Kawena is the older sister, Nani’s love interest and Lilo’s friend. Sydney Agudong (“Infamously in Love”) will play Nani, Maia Kealoha will play Lilo, and Zach Galifianakis will play a still undisclosed role. Stitch will still be the work of CG, though the thought of someone in a costume is pretty fun. “Lilo & Stitch,” tells the story of a friendship between a lonely girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch. Which can be a challenging relationship since…

20th Century Studios just dropped a new, creepy, trailer for its upcoming PG-13 horror-thriller “The Boogeyman.” The premise is based on a 1978 short story of the same name by horror legend Stephen King.  “The Boogeyman” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”), Chris Messina (“Air”), Vivien Lyra Blair (“Obi-Wan Kenobi”), Marin Ireland (“The Umbrella Academy”), Madison Hu (“Bizaardvark”), LisaGay Hamilton (“Vice”), and David Dastmalchian (“Boston Strangler”). The film centers around high school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer. The girls are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will. While their…

There is something to be said for a brand that really knows its clientele. Fast food chain Jack in the Box is partnering with Weedmaps to bring back the Pineapple Express milkshake. And OF COURSE, they are bringing it back again on April 20th, the unofficial pot-centric holiday. The Pineapple Express is a vanilla milkshake base blended with pineapple syrup and topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. It was introduced and sold extremely well last year on April 20th. Like most fast food restaurants, this Southern California-based chain is no stranger to cannabis culture. They have had obvious references…

Cosmetics company ColourPop has gone a little mad and released a new collection based on Disney’s version of classic children’s tale “Alice in Wonderland.” The line includes everything you’d need to attend an unbirthday tea party. From blushes to eyeshadows, to lipstick and even a lip mask. All items feature iconic characters like Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and more. Some of the products include: Silence! – Pressed Powder Blush ($14) Is a matte vibrant red warm blush. It is a soft, finely-milled powder, so it effortlessly blends onto the cheeks for a gorgeous flush. ColourPop’s silky,…

The AI-generated song “Heart On My Sleeve” is taking the internet by storm, which is cool and terrifying depending on how you look at it. This new track uses clone voices of Drake and The Weeknd, and has them throwing some serious shade at singer/actress Selena Gomez. The Weeknd and Gomez dated from 2015 to 2017, and the song accuses her of infidelity. Though, the creator of the song has been fairly transparent that it is fake. On April 15th TikToker ghostwriter977 posted a video of themselves with a sheet and sunglasses covering their face. [writer’s note: it looks like…

Sony Pictures has confirmed the fifth installment of the “Insidious” franchise will be called “Insidious: The Red Door.” The first two films were directed by James Wan (“The Conjuring”) and written by Leigh Whannell (“The Invisible Man”). They centered around the Lambert family, and their terrifying struggles with a supernatural realm known as “The Further.” The next two installments are prequels, mostly revolving around demonologist Elise Rainier, played by Lin Shaye. Both films are also written by Whannell, who even made their directorial debut with the third movie. “Insidious: The Red Door,” is written by Scott Teems (“Halloween Kills”), based…

It’s no secret Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are BFFs. The duo announced in March that they would be working together on a new Apple TV+ comedy from David West Read. The 10-episode series will have them playing fictionalized versions of themselves, while them and their families live on a ranch. McConaughey revealed on the Kelly Ripa “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast the show is called “Brother From Another Mother.” In that same interview, he also revealed the title might be a bit more on the nose than they initially thought. Apparently, McConaughey believes Harrelson may actually be related to…