Author: Amy Davis

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to find out if flattening a penny on a railroad track can derail a train. So strap in and enjoy this surprisingly smooth ride. The Story “Hey, you know you shouldn’t flatten pennies on train tracks. They can derail the train and hurt or kill a whole lot of people” – That one kid you knew growing up. Variants For as long as there have been trains, people have wanted to flatten coins on the tracks. No one knows why aside from a…

Graduates of the University of Maryland will get a rare treat on May 22nd, a commencement speech by a frog. But not just any ol’ frog, no, this address is being given by “The Muppets”’ own Kermit the Frog. This will be his first commencement address in nearly 30 years! “I’m so humbled by it,” Kermit said. “I’m kind of taking this seriously — as seriously as a singing, dancing frog can take anything.” His speech will focus on graduates taking a “leap” into opportunity, while underscoring that adulthood doesn’t mean losing your inner child.  The University of Maryland is…

You know how some fans of deceased performers visit their graves to pay respects or leave a small gift? Well, there are some people who like to watch the world burn and vandalize these same resting places. Paris police have uncovered a bust of The Doors frontman Jim Morrison that was stolen from his grave in 1988. Officers found the bust during an unrelated investigation by a financial anti-corruption unit. At this time, it’s unclear if the sculpture will be returned to the gravesite or placed somewhere more secure. It is also unclear how much damage it may have sustained…

Can you smell that fresh Derry air? HBO has just unleashed the first teaser trailer for the “IT” prequel series, “It: Welcome to Derry.” The show is expected to debut sometime this fall, and we’re betting on October, but nothing is set in stone. “Welcome to Derry” is a nine-episode series that serves as a prequel to Stephen King’s 1986 novel “IT.” The show’s plot will be based on Mike Hanlon’s interludes from King’s book. These asides document the “catastrophic events” of Derry’s horrific past. “IT” was first adapted in 1990 as a TV miniseries starring the legendary Tim Curry…

If you’ve been missing the Peanuts gang singing their animated hearts out, you’re in luck! Apple TV+ has just announced “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical.” It will be the first musical in the long-running franchise in over three decades. Now that’s something to dance on a piano about! “A Summer Musical” celebrates the joy and magic of summer camp while stressing the importance of preserving what you love. Entering his final year of camp, Charlie Brown is determined to make this one special. All while Snoopy and Woodstock go on a side quest following a treasure map they’ve found. Unfortunately,…

Are you ready to chase the clouds away with some good news? Well, buckle up because Netflix has acquired the streaming rights to “Sesame Street!” The partnership will have the streamer premiere new episodes and host the show’s expansive back catalog. New episodes will continue to air in the U.S. on local PBS stations, as well. So those without Netflix will not lose access; the streamer is just picking up the digital end of things. Sesame Workshop has been actively looking for a new virtual hub since Warner Bros. Discovery opted out of distribution in 2024. Funding for the show…

Are you anxiously awaiting Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s long-gestating sequel “28 Years Later?” While we can’t speed up time to June 20th, we can offer an alternative movie during this trying time. You can see where it all began with 2000’s “28 Days Later,” which is re-releasing in theaters for one night only this week. This version will contain bonus footage and a sneak peek of the upcoming third installment “28 Years Later.”  The franchise begins with a group of misguided animal rights activists who free a caged chimpanzee. Unfortunately, the primate has also been infected with the “Rage”…

Acting icon James Earl Jones passed away last year, but his voice is being resurrected for a video game. Walt Disney Co. and Epic Games have partnered to bring Jones’ voice back as the legendary Darth Vader for “Fortnite.” As of May 16th, players can recruit and chat with the “Star Wars” villain in-game. Jones’ voice is recreated Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, with audio by ElevenLabs’ Flash v2.5 model. “James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it,”…

Looks like America is entering its “Running Man” era, except we’re replacing convicts with potential immigrants. Producer Rob Worsoff (“Duck Dynasty”) has pitched The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a reality competition show about gaining U.S. citizenship. If it comes to fruition, the show will be called “The American.” “The American” puts a group of immigrants on a train that drives all around the country. They will compete in regionally specific ‘cultural’ contests, like assembling a Model T in Detroit, at each stop. All in hopes of fast-tracking their way to U.S. citizenship.  While this may all sound like a…

We finally have a full trailer for writer/director James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman.” Starring David Corenswet as the titular superhero, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The full trailer mainly focuses on Lois trying to interview her boyfriend, Clark Kent, as his superhero alter ego, Superman. She grills him about an attack he launched, but he insists he was stopping a war. As she keeps asking questions, like any good journalist would, the Man of Steel becomes angrier and angrier. Their conversation is intercut with your typical superhero movie fare. Buildings blowing up, kids being…