Author: Amy Davis

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…

Filmmaker Eugene Ashe (“Sylvie’s Love”) has officially joined Disney+’s reboot of “The Rocketeer.” David Oyelowo (“Silo”) is attached to star in/produce the project as a part of a two-year first-look deal with Disney. “The Rocketeer” is based on the comic book character of the same name created by the late artist/writer Dave Stevens. The character first appeared in 1982, as a back-up story in “Starslayer.” He eventually gained solo comics, where he perpetually saves his Betty Page-ish girlfriend from villains while uncovering sinister plots. Disney’s first film adaptation of “The Rocketeer” came in 1991. It is set in Los Angeles…

During NYCC, AMC Networks teased the upcoming second season of its “Interview with the Vampire” series. The sneak peek shows Théâtre des Vampires and the vampire coven of Armand. Of course just as they are preparing to devour dinner, in typical bloodsoaked fashion. We also get a closer look at Claudia, formerly played by Bailey Bass, who is now being portrayed by Delainey Hayles. In Anne Rice’s original novels, things get turbulent for Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia when they encounter the Théâtre des Vampires. But the teaser is already showing some shady behavior towards Claudia by Rashid (Assad Zaman).…