Author: Ada Blood

On September 24th, during Fantastic Fest, it was announced that The Transgender Film Center was partnering with Duplass Brothers Productions to create the Found Footage Feature Fund. This will be a $25,000 grant for trans filmmakers developing independent feature films. After some backlash, co-founder Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”) felt the need to address these ignorant comments about the trans community.  “For those of you who have responded negatively to this initiative, thank you for confirming the need to support the voices of those who merely wish to exist without discrimination,” Duplass posted on social media. “I’ll see you at…

“Andor” star Denise Gough just confirmed being cast in Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” film. She can’t spill the beans on which role she will play in the upcoming film, but she did drop a pretty big hint. This adaptation is based on the 1955 novel “Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” the first of C.S. Lewis’ beloved series. Gerwig (“Barbie”), a 4-time Oscar nominee, is set to direct the first two films in a “Narnia” franchise for Netflix. “I’m doing a film with Greta Gerwig called Narnia,” Gough said on the “We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends” podcast. “So that’s,…

We have some exciting breadcrumbs about the latest actor who will play Bond…James Bond. The long-running franchise, based on books by Ian Fleming, will be getting a new entry courtesy of director Denis Villeneuve and writer Steven Knight. Once Villeneuve wraps on “Dune: Part Three,” he will begin looking for a “fresh face” for “Bond 26.” He is looking for a relatively unknown male actor from the British Isles to fill 007’s shoes. His criteria rule out popular fan castings such as Timothée Chalamet, Glen Powell, Austin Butler, and Jacob Elordi. Because there is not a single Brit in that…

“Whether you’re a nerd, jock, parent, or even a defected Russian scientist, this party has always been for you.” Netflix’s global phenomenon “Stranger Things” is coming to a close with its upcoming 5th season. “One Last Adventure,” a new featurette released by the streamer, shows cast and crew reflecting on what a long, strange trip it’s been. Of course, all while touting how awesome the final season will be.  Season 5 will take place in the fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill…

No, that isn’t some horrific clickbait title. The White House has posted a video of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set to the “Pokémon” theme song. Because this country apparently CAN become a bigger joke than it already is. So for several months, ICE has been out in full force arresting alleged undocumented immigrants. Up to and including those who supported the current regime responsible for this. To brag about all these arrests, the White House’s social media accounts are posting increasingly “humorous” boasts, including an AI-generated image (illegally) based on Studio Ghibli mocking Virginia Basora-Gonzalez’s arrest.…

Looks like the horror genre is eating its own tail again (which isn’t always a bad thing) with a new crop of modern takes on classic monster movies. Warner Bros. Pictures has released a teaser for “The Bride,” based on James Whale’s film “Bride of Frankenstein” and Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein.” Maggie Gyllenhaal will both write and direct the upcoming film. “The Bride” follows Frankenstein’s monster as he travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aid of Dr. Euphronius. He believes that the doctor can help create a companion for him. The duo are able to bring a murdered…

The cultural phenomenon “Wicked: For Good” is set to hit theaters next month. Since the films take place in the “Wizard of Oz” universe, there’s a lot of buzz about who’s playing Dorothy. We still don’t have a concrete answer for that, but we do know that the iconic character will only be seen from afar. Though we did get a brief glimpse of her in Jon M. Chu’s first film adaptation. Dorothy in “Wicked: For Good” This film, based on the musical based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, is chronologically closer to “The Wizard of Oz.” Making…

With the premiere of MGM+’s “Robin Hood” series just around the corner, the streamer has released a new trailer. It is set right after the Norman invasion of England. We will follow Rob (Jack Patten), a Saxon forester’s son, as he falls in love with Marian (Lauren McQueen), the daughter of a Norman lord. Their passion will unite them to fight for justice and freedom. Rob’s dedication will put him at the head of a band of outlaws, while Marian infiltrates the courts. The couple band together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land. Sean Bean will…

Are you as excited for Edgar Wright’s version of “The Running Man” as we are? Paramount Pictures has just released a very cool behind the scenes training featurette. The 30-second clip is narrated by Glen Powell (“Twisters”). He talks about how difficult and demanding training for this film was. During the montage of behind the scenes footage, Powell promises the movie is non-stop action. He also says he gets his “ass kicked.” “The Running Man” takes place in the United States under a brutal totalitarian regime, in the distant year of 2025. Where society has begun to use violent game…

On September 17th, ABC decided to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “indefinitely.” ABC’s parent company Nexstar Media Group Inc. confirmed Kimmel’s comments on the death of Charlie Kirk were the reason for the cancellation.   Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has now commented on this decision, in a way we didn’t have on our bingo cards. “Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners, and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the first amendment? The “suspending indefinitely” of Jimmy Kimmel immediately after the Chairman…