Author: Amy Davis

In February, news broke of multi-Oscar winning director Sam Mendes (“1917”) making FOUR biopics about music legends The Beatles. Instead of one film focusing on the band, the projects will show their meteoric rise from the perspective of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Starr has confirmed that Barry Keoghan (“Saltburn”) will be playing him on the film. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Starr confirmed Keoghan is already picking up the sticks. “I think it’s great,” Starr said about Keoghan’s casting. “I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.” Mendes’…

Big news for all of you “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” fans out there. The role of Zeus for season 2 will be portrayed by Courtney B. Vance (“Grotesquerie”). The part was originally played by Lance Reddick, who unfortunately passed away soon after the first season wrapped. The series is based on Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name. In “Percy Jackson,” Zeus retains his place in Greek mythology as the god of the sky. As well as becoming a father to demigod Thalia Grace (Tamara Smart). The first season of the series revolves around Zeus accusing Percy (Walker…

Austin, Texas is getting in on the growing trend of look-alike contests with hometown star Glen Powell (“Twisters”). On November 24th, hundreds of people flocked to Auditorium Shores in hopes of being dubbed Glen Powell 2.0. The actor couldn’t attend in-person due to shooting Edgar Wright’s remake of “The Running Man,” but his mom was! Contestant number 4, physician’s assistant Maxwell Braunstein, took home the title. “My face hasn’t hurt like this since I was ten and at Disney World,” he said about his victory. He won $5, a cowboy hat, free queso from the restaurant Torchy’s for a year,…

It’s been about a month since we’ve brought you any news on the popcorn bucket wars. Regal Cinemas announced that Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” is throwing its undead hat into the ring! The popcorn buckets are, fittingly, shaped like a sarcophagus with ornate designs printed on the sides. The blueish-grey color gives it your standard musky tomb aesthetic. It also seems perfectly designed to hold other things after it’s done housing the undead your popcorn. Unlike some of its more seductive competitors (we’re looking at you, “Dune Part Two”). “Treat yourself to a mix of sweet and savory delights—from popcorn to…

On November 22, Disney announced that Muppet*Vision 3D is closing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This revolutionary interactive film experience will end to make way for the Monstropolous attraction in Monsters, Inc. Land, which was announced at D23 2024. Disney Parks will be moving elements of Muppet*Vision 3D to replace Aerosmith at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The attraction was the last project Jim Henson worked on before he passed away in 1990. Muppet*Vision 3D “We know so many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster,” Walt Disney…

Two people in Umbria, Italy inadvertently got to play a real life versions of Lara Croft. While excavating on their own land, they unearthed Etruscan burial chambers and several precious artifacts, according to Perugia Chief Prosecutor Raffaele Cantone. Instead of reporting their discovery, they decided to try to sell the artifacts on the black market. This discovery was made in Citta della Pieve, about 90 miles north of Rome. The Tomb Carabinieri art police say the unnamed tomb raiders found eight urns, two sarcophagi, and beauty accessories including bronze mirrors and a perfume bottle that still had some of its…

If you were a child of the 1990s you may remember the sparkly color-drenched designs of Lisa Frank. While the businesswoman certainly created happy whimsical patterns, behind the scenes it was anything but. Her company will be the subject of the new Amazon MGM studios documentary “Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story.” “Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story” The four part docu series is made up of 20+ interviews with employees and those close to Frank, including former business partner/ ex-husband James Green and son Hunter Green. The picture they paint is a far cry from the glossy…

Last week a horror movie based on the beloved, now public domain, character Popeye the Sailor Man was announced. ITN Studios has released the first trailer and confirmed that the movie’s official title will be “Popeye the Slayer Man.” There is still no confirmation on whether he lives in a garbage can, outside of rumors spread by a children’s song. He is the latest in a cavalcade of horror movies based on children’s characters including Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh, Bambi, and more. “Popeye the Slayer Man” is directed by Robert Michael Ryan (“Ouija Witch”) from a screenplay by John…

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of “Star Trek: Generations,” OTOY has released an 8-minute short, “765874: Unification.” The project is made in association with William Shatner and the late Leonard Nimoy’s estate. The short was released alongside new interactive sets, documentary interviews, and behind the scenes content celebrating the film. “Star Trek: Generations” also marked Shatner’s last on-screen appearance as Captain James T. Kirk. The Making of “765874: Unification” “765874: Unification” brings back several iconic “Star Trek” characters through a mixture of physical and digital prosthetics. Those elements were combined with live-action performances by Sam Witwer (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star…

With the chill in the air and snow beginning to fall, McDonald’s aficionados know what time of year it is. That’s right, the McRib is back! But this year, it’s not alone. Not only can you get one of these cult-favorite sandwiches, but you’ll also be able to get a jug of that signature sauce. McDonald’s McRib SZN Offerings McDonald’s has upped its celebration game by offering A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce, a half-gallon jug of the beloved condiment. It’s perfect for parties, as a gift for a fellow McRib lover, or to keep on hand to savor the tangy goodness…