Author: Amy Davis

The newest addition to the “Law & Order” universe, “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” has announced an all-Canadian cast. The series will follow two elite detectives from the Specialized Criminal Investigations unit. While they explore and dissect high-profile crimes and homicides in metro Toronto. “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” has cast Aden Young (“Rectify”), as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff, Kathleen Munroe (“City on Fire”) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman, and Karen Robinson (“Schitt’s Creek”) as Inspector Vivienne Holness. With K.C. Collins (“The Cleaning Lady”) as Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester, Nicola Correia-Damude (“Shadowhunters”) as Forensic Pathologist Dr. Lucy…

He’s making a list, and checking it twice. Gonna find out who gets cut or diced, Santa Claus is slashing through town. Jhené Chase (“Summertime Dropouts”) will be directing the upcoming Christmas thriller, “Santa’s List.” From a script written by Winter State’s Hamid and Camille Torabpour. Described as a “Christmas version of your favorite slashers,” “Santa’s List” is set in Deep Haven. A small town that is world-renowned for its Santa Claus festival, that helps keep the city alive all year round. But beneath all the Christmas Spirit, tinsel, and lights, there’s a darkness lurking. And this year, the 12…

Disgraced two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey’s comeback with Welch thriller “Control” has hit a snag. The film was set to premiere at the Prince Charles Cinema, in the center of London’s film district. But the theater has now canceled the event once they got wind of the actor’s involvement with the movie. The controversy stems from continued accusations of sexual assault committed by Spacey. In “Control,” Spacey plays an unseen character, who is only heard through phone calls with the main character, played by Lauren Metcalfe. His involvement was still enough to have the Prince Charles Cinema bow out of…

Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is turning 30 this year, and once again fans are being teased with the possibility of another film. But this time, it’s coming from director Henry Selick.  Selick recently admitted he wouldn’t jump at the idea of making a sequel. Many would assume this hesitation is due to how labor-intensive the first film was. But it’s really because he thinks it’s “a perfect movie [that] came out of the perfect time, only to grow into something far bigger over the years.” “I think Tim in particular feels like, why mess with that?” Selick said, referring…

Ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV and genre film production company SpectreVision are teaming up for some horror madness. SpectreVision co-founders Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah are hosting a special movie marathon of their favorite horror and psychological films for the streamer. The best part? It will be completely free to viewers! The theme for the marathon will be “Ladies’ Night,” honoring women-led horror titles. Wood and Noah will host a live stream-along on SpectreVision’s Instagram so viewers can watch along and hear special commentary.  Movie Marathon Titles: In addition to the marathon on Pluto TV. The companies will also be…

Legendary actor LeVar Burton will host next month’s National Book Awards ceremony! He’s replacing the original choice, Drew Barrymore. Her leaving the post is due to resuming filming of her talk show. Burton has been a longtime advocate for reading, with many growing up with him hosting the children’s program “Reading Rainbow.” Even serving as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, where stores and libraries highlight works that have been challenged or censored, earlier this month. He is also known for his roles on the TV miniseries “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Picard”, as well as playing himself…

Writer Diablo Cody (“Juno”) must have been working in the lab late one night when she wrote the script for “Lisa Frankenstein.” The new horror-comedy will be the feature-length directorial debut of Zelda Williams. And from the first look, it seems as if their styles (monster) mash. “Lisa Frankenstein,” will be a coming of RAGE love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush. Who just so happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a…

It’s no secret that the DC Cinematic Extended Universe (DCEU) has had a lot of shakeups over the past few years. From James Gunn basically rebooting “The Suicide Squad” sequel after David Ayer’s version tanked at the box office, to Gunn and Peter Safran becoming co-chairs and CEOs of DC Studios. And like most changes in upper management, it is out with the old and in with the new. The final three releases on the DC Films slate pre Gunn and Safran’s takeover included “The Flash” and “Blue Beetle,” both of which underperformed at the box office. And then there’s…

During a New York Comic Con (NYCC) panel Jason Blum confirmed that Blumhouse’s merger with James Wan’s Atomic Monster is “very close” to closing. “It’s not quite done yet,” he said during the Universal Pictures’ “BlumFest” session. “It’s very close.” About a year ago it was announced that the two production entities were looking to join forces. While each company is expected to keep its own banner, this would give them a lot more crossover options in terms of IP. Blumhouse holds franchises like “Paranormal Activity,” “The Purge,” “Halloween,” “Happy Death Day,” “The Exorcist,” and “Sinister.”  While Wan’s Atomic Monster…

This year’s Fat Bear Week has been full of twists and turns, but online voters have crowned 128 “Grazer” as the champion! This is a first-time win for the mother and salmon connoisseur, defeating 32 “Chunk” by more than 85,000 votes. She is also the 3rd female bear (sow) to claim the Fat Bear throne. She joins Holly, who won in 2019, and 2018 winner 409 “Beadnose.” The champion is described as “a particularly defensive mother bear who has successfully raised two litters of cubs,” according to the contest’s website. “She often preemptively confronts and attacks much larger bears —even…