Author: Ada Blood

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in entertainment has been THE hot-button issue for years now. Not only is it threatening jobs, but tech companies are also stealing copyrighted artwork to train these systems. Dreamworks’ family film “The Bad Guys 2” has become an unlikely fighter in this battle by placing a warning about AI in the end credits. “All rights in this work are reserved for purposes of laws in all jurisdictions pertaining to data mining or AI training, including but not limited to Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790. This work may not be used to train AI,”…

Happy National Chicken Wing Day! And what’s a better way to celebrate than by trying to make a fake product real? Cereal maker Post wants to turn its signature cereal, Honey Bunches of Oats, into chicken seasoning.  Does cereal really belong on chicken? According to the company, yes, poultry is apparently the cereal’s 2nd best friend behind milk. “Over the years, we’ve seen the posts,” Post wrote in a statement. “We’ve read the recipes. We know Honey Bunches of Oats has been living a double life as a top-secret chicken seasoning.” In honor of the holiday, they posted an image…

In 2006, rock legend Iggy Pop collaborated with Teddybears on the song “Punkrocker.” While it’s a solid track, it was quickly eclipsed by his other hits, until James Gunn dug it back up for “Superman.” The tune is prominently featured in Gunn’s the new DC Studios film, and has led to it going viral on TikTok.  At Portland, Oregon’s Project Pabst Festival, Pop capitalized on the song’s new found popularity, and played it live for the first time ever.  “Punkrocker” is used as a callback in the end credits to a conversation between Superman (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel…

What’s in a name? During San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), AMC announced the 3rd season of “Interview With the Vampire” will be re-titled “The Vampire Lestat.” The core cast and showrunner Rolin Jones will all be returning! The change will mostly be in the name and the focus of the series. AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire” is based on Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels. Following the 1st book, seasons 1 and 2 focus on the relationship between Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and the vampire who turned him, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). Framing the tale by having Louis…

We’ve got some great news for all you “IT” fans out there. The HBO prequel series “IT: Welcome to Derry” just got a second teaser trailer! The new footage gives us some more insight into the evil that lurks in Derry. The teaser debuted during a Saturday night San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) panel, with a wide release the next morning.  Most of the new teaser trailer focuses on Taylour Paige’s character, who has just moved to Derry. It opens with her walking into a shop and chatting with the cashier. Their conversation narrates a montage of her family unpacking and…

All good things must come to an end. AMC announced Friday at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) that “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” is getting a 4th and final season. Stars Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride will be reprising their roles as Daryl and Carol for the 8-episode run.  “Across two extraordinary series spanning almost two decades, Norman and Melissa have given life to two of the most iconic characters in the history of television,” says Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of…

We’ve got another entry into the “Things That Shouldn’t Exist But Do” food universe. Have you ever gotten the overwhelming urge to stick your tongue to a battery? Well, Rewind has got the chips line for you, a limited run of 9-volt battery flavored treats. The company uses an innovative recipe that creates a metallic tang with a slight buzz, but is “entirely safe, food-grade, and contains no actual battery components.” For legal reasons, Rewind does “not recommend or condone licking, biting, or otherwise ingesting real batteries. This product is a novelty snack and should be enjoyed responsibly.” “It was…

We have a slew of exciting new cast announcements for the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot! Faly Rakotohavana (“Unprisoned”), Ava Jean (“Law & Order: SVU”), Sarah Bock (“Severance”), Daniel Di Tomasso (“CSI: Vegas”), and Jack Cutmore-Scott (“Frasier”) have been cast as series regulars. They will star opposite Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“Skeleton Crew”) and franchise veteran Sarah Michelle Gellar (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”). The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot’s pilot is directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao (“Eternals”) and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (“Poker Face”). It will center around Nova (Armstrong), an introverted high-school student, and…

We are over halfway through 2025, and the popcorn bucket wars rage on. The latest fighter is a Cinemark-exclusive for Macon Blair‘s (“Room 104”) reboot of “The Toxic Avenger.” We aren’t sure if you can win by knocking out all your opponents with radiation poisoning, but we’re going to find out real soon.  These buckets are shaped like a rusted vat of toxic waste with the film’s title on the side. The neon green toxic sludge spilling over the sides helps set off the subtle reds in the rust tones. Once you finish your radioactive popcorn, you’ll find the Toxic…

By the power of Grayskull, we have an update! Amazon MGM Studios has revealed the new title treatment for its upcoming “Masters of the Universe” movie. The design is a complete throwback to the 1982 toy, which was adapted into a tv series, comic book, and feature film franchise.  Say what you will about He-Man, but he certainly knows how to diversify his IP. This endearingly retro look is backed by the classic music sting from the 1980s cartoon series, just updated to have a fuller sound.  As the song continues, the logo begins to morph into different languages, erasing…