Author: Amy Davis

Hi, I’m Amy. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

Actor Jason Momoa has launched a new line of vodka with his BFF/artist/entrepreneur, Blaine Halvorson. Meili Vodka is based not only around making good tasting booze, but also on sustainability. They structure their tenants around the four elements water, earth, wind, and fire. Water Is at the base of our existence, and Meili Vodka. They source their H2O from an ancient aquifer formed over 300 million years ago. It ushers alpine snow and rainfall through miles of vast underground caverns, filtering and infusing itself through the veins of natural springs. According to their website, this regenerative water source is considered…

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Add “cars in elevator shafts” to your “fears I didn’t know I had until now” file. In West Palm Beach, Florida, a Ferrari fell down an elevator shaft after a dealership’s car lift malfunctioned. Not only was the costly vehicle severely damaged, but it was also a bit of an odd situation for fire rescue crews. Palm Beach Fire and Rescue (PBFR) were called to the dealership on Tuesday around 4:30 P.M. for a reported commercial structure fire. What had actually happened was a car elevator malfunctioned while moving the vehicle, and it became stuck in the hoistway. While this…

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The Pentagon is currently tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon that has been flying over the USA. The balloon has been spotted over Montana, which houses several sensitive nuclear sites, and other northern states. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder confirmed the US government has been tracking the balloon for several days now.   But it is “traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground.” President Joe Biden was briefed on the situation. He was strongly advised by senior military leaders, including the Chairman of the Joint…

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Following the success of his “To Kill A Mocking Bird” stage adaptation, TV writing icon Aaron Sorkin has an another notable Broadway adaptation on the way. He’s tackling the musical “Camelot,” and we have a first-look image and video. The show, which will be housed at Lincoln Center Theater, also announced the full cast. It will be lead by “Hamilton” alum Phillipa Soo in the role of Guenever. “Camelot” is Sorkin’s take on the classic 1960 Lerner & Loewe musical. Lincoln Center describes this reimagining as “epic and timely tale.” In true Sorkin fashion, it’s a “quest for democracy, the…

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Hollywood legend Danny Trejo (“Machete”) and Joel McHale (“Community”) have officially joined the cast of a new sci-fi comedy, “Tim Travers & The Time Traveler’s Paradox.” The film will expand upon writer/director Stimson Snead’s award-winning short of the same name. Principal photography took place in and around Spokane Washington in late 2022. In the film, Samuel Dunning (“Blue Bloods”) stars as a narcissistic, genius scientist, who is also very broke. He is on a mission to solve the paradox of what happens to your past self when a future version of you travels back in time. Work that doesn’t apparently…

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Pioneering heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne has announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows. In the same statement, he also said his touring career is over because he “is not physically capable.” Four years ago Osbourne had a major accident that caused some severe damage to his spine. These injuries are what caused him to postpone his 2019 tour, dates that are now canceled. This on top of the fact that he also announced in January 2020 that he had Parkinson’s. Then, he contracted Covid-19 in April 2022, before undergoing more surgery two months later. All of these complications have…

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Netflix just shared a new 17-second teaser trailer for their upcoming anime miniseries, “Gamera-Rebirth.” This teaser gives us several brief shots of the series, as well as showing us the fire-breathing prehistoric turtle monster, complete with glowing green eyes.  “Gamera-Rebirth” will be a six-episode Japanese anime series, with the hope of rebooting the popular fictional monster who has appeared in various films and adaptations since 1965. The show will follow Gamera as he faces off with various enemies to save a city in peril. Something we see a bit of in the teaser when we watch him turn to face…

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Writer/actor/comedian Seth Rogen is offering a high-ly Los Angeles creative getaway on Airbnb to promote his company, Houseplant. He’ll even be there for part of the night, and this once-in-a-lifetime rental will only cost $42! The catch is this space will only be available for three one-night stays, February 15th-17th. So you’ll have to be extremely lucky to snag a reservation. Houseplant is a cannabis company Rogen co-founded with businessman Michael Mohr and screenwriter Evan Goldberg. The group strives to create cannabis accessories that users don’t feel the need to hide. These accessories often utilize Rogan’s pot…tery skills. This mid-century…

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With January coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. BoxLunch has made shopping for that special someone in your life almost too easy with their new Valentine’s Day collection! These 10 items range from clothing to accessories, and even more traditional gifts like jewelry. Of course, all with a nerdy twist. If your valentine is a part of any fandom, BoxLunch has you covered. Shrek and Fiona Portrait Duo-Tone Couples T-Shirt Okay, okay, this first one is a bit of a cheat since it’s really two items. The first product is a green t-shirt with everyone’s…

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While Kurt Wimmer’s (“Ultraviolet”) remake of “Children of the Corn” was one of the first films shot during the early days of the pandemic in 2020, the project has been radio silent in terms of news for the past few years. But yesterday it was announced the movie had been acquired RLJE Films and horror streaming service Shudder. It also has a 2023 release date.  The first film adaptation of Stephen King’s short story of the same name came in 1984. Since then the horror series had sequels and remakes coming at a fairly consistent pace. The last entry into…

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