Author: Amy Davis

Everything old is new again. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) backed streamer Max is returning to its original name, HBO Max. The service launched in 2020 but decided to rebrand to just Max in 2023 after a merger. WBD announced the return to its former moniker on May 14th at an upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. The name change would take place over the summer. “This evolution has also been influenced by changing consumer needs,” said JB Perrette, President and CEO of Streaming in a statement. “No consumer today is saying they want more content, but most consumers are…

In 2019, Marvel Studios announced it would be rebooting “Blade,” starring Mahershala Ali (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”). Six years later, and we are still waiting. David S. Goyer, who penned the original trilogy starring Wesley Snipes and directed the 3rd film, has now thrown his hat into the ring.  When asked what Marvel would need to to successfully get the reboot made, Goyer responded, “Give me a call.” When asked if he’d write it, he responded in the affirmative. “I would. I’ve always loved the character and I love him,” Goyer told ScreenRant. “I’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering,…

We finally know why Neve Campbell (“Scream”) was rumored to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It had been widely believed she had been cast in the upcoming star-studded “Avengers: Doomsday.” But now, “X-Men ’97” creator and executive producer Beau DeMayo confirmed she will actually be voicing Polaris / Lorna Dane on the show. Polaris is one of the children of Magneto, and it’ll be interesting to see where they take the character. DeMayo announced the casting by correcting one of the many false reports that she would be in “Doomsday.” He praised her performance and said, “She does amazing…

Earlier this month, we reported that “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”  “may be the most high-tech entry we’ve seen” into the popcorn wars. Well, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) just got his crown stolen by the House of Mouse. Disneyland Resort has just unveiled a new Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket that freaking talks! Think of a plastic Teddy Ruxpin that allows the back of its head to be removed to store delicious popcorn. This talking Mickey snack receptacle can even turn its head and blink. This new potential avenue for nightmare fuel is to celebrate the park’s 70th anniversary.  These talking Mickey popcorn…

The 2010 horror comedy “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil” has developed a massive cult following over the past 15 years. Director Eli Craig (“Clown in a Cornfield”) has been desperately trying to make a sequel ever since. In a recent interview, he explained why none have come to pass despite the high demand.  Craig says there have been multiple attempts at developing a sequel, but “for one reason or another,” each one fell through. The film centers around rednecks Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine) taking in Allison (Katrina Bowden) after an accident. Due to a huge misunderstanding, Allison’s…

Oscar-nominee Tom Cruise is on top of the world, or at least a building, with the upcoming premiere of “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” On May 11th, Cruise was spotted on the roof of London’s BFI IMAX cinema as a promotional stunt for the film. Apparently, the huge ad on the side of the building wasn’t getting the message across. He is also receiving the prestigious BFI Fellowship, which will be presented at a celebratory dinner on May 12th. X (formally Twitter) user tsureil captured a video of Cruise, in a suit, atop the BFI IMAX, just checking out…

The latest addition to the “Lord of the Rings” film adaptations will hit theaters in the not-too-distant future. Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” will hit theaters on December 17th, 2027. So it has been delayed a year from its originally 2026 release window. Andy Serkis is attached to direct and will reprise his role as the titular character via motion capture. Serkis has been playing Gollum since 2002’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” Original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson is producing…

After conquering baseball in 2010’s “How Do You Know,” Owen Wilson is setting his sights on the world of golf. In Apple TV+’s upcoming series “Stick,” Wilson will play a pro golfer who tanked his career. The ten-episode series was created by Jason Keller, with Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, Jaffar Mahmood, David Dobkin, M.J. Delaney, and John Hamburg directing. The plot centers on Pryce Cahill (Wilson), an over-the-hill, disgraced pro golfer who derailed his career by throwing a full-on tantrum on the green. Twenty years later, his marriage failed, and he is losing his job at an Indiana sporting goods store.…

Disney Branded Television has confirmed a fifth installment of its wildly popular “Descendants” franchise, “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,” is coming. The even better news is that Brandy and Rita Ora will reprise their roles as Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts! Paolo Montalban and Melanie Paxson will also return as King Charming and the Fairy Godmother. This makes Paxson the only performer to appear in all five “Descendants” movies.  “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” is already in production and aiming to debut sometime next year. Brandy, Ora, Montalban, and Paxson will star alongside: “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” The film explores what “happily ever after” really…

Over the weekend Baltimore, MD hosted the fledgling A Million Lives Book Festival. An event which failed so spectacularly, several authors are now out thousands of dollars. Archer Events/Archer Management is the group behind the event which was aimed at fantasy and romance novel readers and writers. “Discover a world of books, meet your favorite authors, and grow your bookish community. Whether you’re a bookworm, a book dragon, or simply looking for a fun event, this festival is perfect for everyone,” the description reads. “Explore a vendor hall with authors from a wide range of genres, from fantasy and romance…