Author: Amy Davis

Hi, I’m Amy. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

In 1995, Maximum Press released the first issue of “Avengelyne,” a comic created by Rob Liefeld and Cathy Christian. The series tells the story of an angel who fights the forces of evil, like demons and monsters. While there have been talks of a film adaptation for some time, this project may finally be coming to fruition.   Olivia Wilde (“Don’t Worry Darling”) is now attached to direct this feature adaptation of the series. “Avengelyne” will be produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap banner. “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” writer/director Simon Kinberg is attached to produce as well. Kinberg previously worked as a producer…

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Someone took calling themselves a “human trash can” just a bit too far in Sacramento, California. Footage from a doorbell camera shows someone dressing up as a literal trash bag to steal people’s mail. A Sacramento resident received a notification about the delivery, but when they went to check for the package it was nowhere to be found. After reviewing the footage from their doorbell camera they realized that a porch pirate got super creative with their thievery. The video shows someone crouched down, wearing a black trash bag over their body, with only their shoes showing. We then see…

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Every year it seems like retailers put up their Christmas decorations earlier and earlier. Well, now Halloween wants in on the pre-mature fun! Universal has announced its annual Halloween Horror Nights will kick off at the end of August, the earliest it ever has! Building upon Universal Studios’ legacy of classic movie monsters, their parks launched Halloween Horror Nights in 1991. The event drops patrons into some of their favorite scary movies, and worst nightmares. Leading it to be considered the world’s premier Halloween event, year after year. “This year, a chilling new collection of horrifying experiences await guests, including…

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While most families were enjoying time together on Easter Sunday, it seems others were busy pulling off a daring heist. Upwards of $30 million in cash has been stolen from the GardaWorld facility in Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley.  The Heist The thieves entered the cash storage facility by going through the roof. This allowed them to not set off any alarms, and remain undetected during this daring caper. From there, they somehow got into the cash storage area of the facility which, according to officials briefed on the investigation, may have been a vault. The company that owns…

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A classic fan-favorite attraction at Disneyland is Tomorrowland’s Autopia, which allows visitors with young children to hop into a car and steer around a circular track at up to six miles per hour. While Autopia was cutting edge when Tomorrowland opened in 1955, its gas-fueled automobiles have become dated.  So, Disneyland has announced it will replace Autopia’s gas-powered vehicles with electric ones! “Since opening with Disneyland park in 1955, Autopia has remained a guest-favorite most popular with young kids experiencing driving for the first time,” Disneyland spokesperson Jessica Good said. “As the industry moves toward alternative fuel sources, we have…

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On September 8th, 1966 the first episode of Gene Roddenberry’s groundbreaking tv show “Star Trek” aired. Through the decades, the franchise has gone on to become a pop culture phenomenon that continues to challenge society’s notions about things like race and gender roles. Nana Visitor, who played Major Kira Nerys on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” has written a book called “Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek.”  Visitor will embark on a mission to see how “Star Trek” simultaneously led the way for women, while also being a painful product of its time. This will be more than…

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Late last week, the long-rumored sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday” nabbed Nisha Ganatra (“Welcome to Chippendales”) as director. Ganatra has given us some possible plot details via an open casting call on her Instagram story. The call is specifically looking for an actress to play the role of Anna (Lindsay Lohan)’s 14-year-old daughter, Harper. Lohan and Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis are still in talks to reprise their roles as the body-swapping mother and daughter, Tess and Ana Coleman. Given how vocal both actresses have been about their support of this project, it’s assumed they’ll return. Possible Plot The audition sides, and…

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The small town of Funner, California was officially given that name by the Rincon Tribe in August 2016. Like its namesake, it is committed to promoting the most fun possible in every business within the city limits. This mission touches every aspect of the resort town. Even down to its choice in Mayor. Funnyman Martin Short will be taking over this coveted government position for the next two years.  Past Mayors Past Funner officials include Rob Riggle (“The Daily Show”), David Hasselhoff (“Baywatch”), and Short’s “Only Murders in the Building” co-star, Jane Lynch. So yes, Oliver Putnam will be following…

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It’s hard to compare other 80s films that has stayed in the pop culture zeitgeist like “Back to The Future” has. It’s a movie trilogy that just keeps on giving. Cast, crew and fans still love to keep the film alive by doing and creating many things about the film to this day. This past weekend, actress/director Lea Thompson, who played Lorraine, met up with Oscar-winning writer Bob Gale in front of the film’s icon courthouse.   In a video posted to X, Thompson poses in front of the fictional Hill Valley’s City Hall. (Which is actually located on the Universal…

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Disney+’s new series “X-Men ’97” is only three episodes deep and already getting high praise from fans. In fact, one of the only complaints about the new show is that it’s only releasing one episode a week, leaving many viewers looking for something to fill in the gaps. [It’s 2024, let us binge-watch or nothing!] Luckily Marvel Comics has just released “X-Men ’97” issue 1 to fill the void and fill in some of the blanks for the new series. This is the first of a new four-issue limited series that bridges the gap between “X-Men: The Animated Series,” which…

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