Author: Amy Davis

Mattel is dropping a huge line of new Monster High dolls in anticipation of Nickelodeon’s upcoming series. The toy giant first introduced Monster High back in 2010. The entire toy line centers around the children of famous mythical creatures who attend Monster High together in the fictional town of New Salem. Each monster is distinctly different to foster themes of inclusivity, and loving yourself for who you are. With this positive messaging and encouraging its audience to be themselves, it’s no wonder this line became an instant smash hit.  This toy line was paired with a show on YouTube that…

Netflix just released the first trailer for the “Teletubbies” reboot starring Tituss Burgess (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”). The “Teletubbies” were originally a British children’s television series created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport for the BBC. It focused on four brightly colored characters- Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po. Though they were made to look a bit like toddlers, all four have uniquely shaped antennae sticking out of their heads and TVs in their stomachs. But like toddlers, they speak a language that only they seem to understand.  Young viewers would follow these creatures as they explore and play in a…

Fox’s long-running animated TV show “The Simpsons” will feature a crossover with another Fox cartoon, “Bob’s Burgers.” Treehouse of Horror has become a fall staple since it’s first airing during “The Simpsons” season 2, episode 3 in 1990. These particular episodes break away from the show’s typical narrative format and are told as anthologies. These often spookify the show’s opening sequences with horror imagery and altered credits for the show creators. For example writer, James L. Brooks’ name becomes the more menacing James “Hell” Brooks. Series creator Matthew Groening’s name becomes a playfully creepy Bat Groening for one glorious episode…

Bullicio Puppets is a death metal act out of Chile that gives kids a high-energy environment to rock out to some heavier jams. The band is fronted by Jack Distortion, a felt metalhead that sports a battle jacket, red dreadlocks, and a plastic guitar. He was created by Fabian R Salazar Albornoz, who wears a fully black outfit during shows to make his presence a little less distracting while he sings.  Unlike other music projects aimed at children, Bullicio Puppets’ renditions of metal standards are not censored for little ears. In a recent TikTok, we see a performance of Metallica’s…

“Let There Be Drums!” is directed by filmmaker Justin Kreutzmann, son of legendary Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann. The documentary’s goal is to explore the nature of what makes a drummer. Are they born this way or does that happen later in life? Is the driving force to create rhythm inherited and innate or is it a learned desire? You know, small, easily answered questions.  “Let There Be Drums!” will feature the last filmed interview Foo Fighter’s drummer Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins suddenly passed away in March of 2022. Justin Kreutzmann explores these ideas by talking to many world-renowned drummers about…

Martin Scorsese will executive produce and direct the first two episodes of Miramax Television’s “Gangs of New York” series. The Oscar winner also directed the 2002 film adaptation of Herbert Asbury’s 1927 book of the same name.  Asbury’s “Gangs of New York” is a non-fiction novel that documents the confrontations between rival gangs in the mid-to-late-1800s. This period ended when the Italian-American mafia came to prominence in the 1920s during Prohibition. That era is the basis for HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” which Scorsese also executive produced. He even nabbed an Emmy for his work directing the pilot episode.  The director’s feature…

Toy company Mattel is celebrating music legend Tina Turner with a new Barbie doll! This doll is part of the Barbie Signature Music Series, which includes other tail-blazing artists like Gloria Estefan and David Bowie. The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll is the fifth artist to be inducted into the line but the sixth doll overall. Just in time for the song’s 40th anniversary, this pint-sized Turner is modeled after Turner’s iconic “What’s Love Got to Do With It” music video. The song was her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart when it was released in…

The air is chill, the leaves are changing, and everything tastes like either apple cider or pumpkin spice. Just in time for the Halloween season fast food chain Jack in the Box has submitted its entry into the endless fall flavor void. This will be their first-ever pumpkin spice offering and it comes in the form of an Oreo cookie shake.   This new drink has been christened the Basic Witch Shake. It is a blend of creamy vanilla soft serve, Oreo cookie pieces, and pumpkin spice flavoring. Plus it comes topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, for the…

Fast Food giant Taco Bell will be bringing back their classic Enchirito, for a limited time only. Taco Bell is no stranger to having a revolving door of menu items. For example, their nacho fries have come and gone several times. And the removal and return of their cult favorite, Mexican pizza, was so dramatic it became a full-on musical. Well, Taco Bell is just leaning into and giving the fans what they are asking/singing for. Last month the fast food chain put it up for a vote on which discontinued menu item should come back, the Double Decker Taco…

Ever watch the 80s sitcom “Small Wonder” and ask what it would be like with a horror bend? Or have you ever wanted a remake of 1996’s “Pinocchio’s Revenge?” Well, the trailer for the new horror movie “M3GAN” seems to be giving us just that. No horror fan will deny that the killer doll sub-genre has been having a moment, and this film seems to be offering us something a bit more bonkers.  The movie will tell the story of M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence in a life-like doll. She is programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and…