Author: Amy Davis

After years of waiting, Oscar-winner Mel Gibson’s 2004 film “Passion of The Christ” is getting a sequel. Jim Caviezel (“Person of Interest”) has confirmed that he will return to play Jesus in “Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.” Gibson is reportedly in Malta scouting filming locations with the production team, alongside meetings with government officials on the Mediterranean island. Filming is expected to begin as early as 2025, once the promotional tour for Gibson’s upcoming action thriller “Flight Risk” is over. “Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” Making a film about the crucifixion of the son of god was no easy task…

Mattel Creations is celebrating Batman’s 85th anniversary with Barbies of one of comics’ cutest couples- Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn! This will be a part of DC Comics’ planned year long celebration of the caped crusader. Harley Quinn The Queen of Chaos Harley Quinn strikes again! This Barbie Signature doll is sporting her rebellious red and black look with a matching top and shorts, thigh-high socks, and a silver belt. And what Harley isn’t complete without streaks of pink and blue in her pigtails? This new doll is also posable and comes with her mallet to make some mayhem! Poison…

Last week, discount retailer Big Lots announced it was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain believes that several economic factors are responsible for this including high inflation and interest rates. These two factors have caused consumers to overhaul how we shop. Shifting the focus from low cost to value driven buying. Causing retailers like Big Lots, several dollar store chains, and McDonald’s sales to flounder. While WalMart, Amazon, and Applebee’s sales have been growing. This bankruptcy filing means that Big Lots will be closing roughly 300 of its 1,400 stores across the United States. On September 17th, seasonal retailer Spirit Halloween…

Looks like we are getting yet another version of “The Office.” The IP started out as a British comedy in 2001 starring Ricky Gervais that ran for two seasons. After it wrapped, NBC created another version which premiered in 2005 and ran for nine seasons, becoming a cultural phenomenon. So, Australia is making its own version of “The Office,” which is set to debut next month. Please note; this project is completely separate from the NBC spin-off involving Greg Daniels. That series is still in development. Created by Julie De Fina and Jackie van Beek, it looks like one major…

In March 2024, Amazon and YouTuber MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) announced a collaboration on competition series “Beast Games.” The show had more than 1,000 participants compete for a $5 million cash prize. On September 16th, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles on behalf of five unnamed contestants for the show, alleging “chronic mistreatment,” sexual harassment, and more. Allegations Against “Beast Games” The lawsuit claims Amazon, MrBeast’s production company, Off One’s Base LLC, and others failed to pay minimum wages and overtime. The companies also allegedly failed to “prevent sexual harassment” and created conditions that subjected contestants to “infliction…

Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (“Up in the Air”) will be making her directorial debut with Netflix’s “Woman of the Hour.” The streamer just dropped the first teaser trailer, and it’s promising to be an eerie, true-crime ride. The trailer shows Sheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick) on the date from hell in a tacky tropical-themed bar. There are awkward silences, he tenses at her laughter and has some seemingly misplaced aggression. When her date orders another round without checking with her, she signals to the waitress that she’s in trouble. Sheryl is on high alert when her date insists on walking her back…

Netflix has announced the subject for season 3 of the Ryan Murphy co-created series “Monster.” The show’s third season will center around American serial killer Ed Gein who will be played by Charlie Hunnam (“”Sons of Anarchy,” “Pacific Rim”). The announcement was made during a promotional event for the upcoming second season, which focuses on Lyle and Erik Menendez and the murder of their parents.  Ed Gein Gein will be the second Wisconsin-based serial killer featured on “Monster,” following Jeffrey Dahmer in the first season. Gein became infamous in the 1950s when police discovered that he had killed multiple people…

The upcoming comedy “Brothers” has gotten its first trailer and it’s as bizarre as you’d expect. It’s directed by Max Barbakow (“Palm Springs”) from a story by Etan Cohen (“Tropic Thunder,” “Idiocracy”) and a script by Macon Blair (“The Toxic Avenger”). The Premise The film tells the story of a reformed criminal (Josh Brolin) whose attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother (Peter Dinklage). The pair end up on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother (Glenn Close) along the way. Will…

Director James Cameron will be taking a break from the world of “Avatar” for a little bit. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has bought the rights to adapt Charles Pellegrino‘s upcoming book “Ghosts of Hiroshima.” He plans to adapt that and Pellegrino’s 2015 book “Last Train From Hiroshima.” Both books use the voices of bomb survivors and the new science of forensic archaeology to write a detailed account of the bombing of Hiroshima. Along with the horrific aftermath for two days in August 1945, that changed humanity forever. Pellegrino uses eyewitness accounts from people who experienced the explosions firsthand, Japanese civilians on…

Mondo is launching a new line called Mondo Squads, which will feature your favorite crews with swappable accessories. For their first Mondo Squad release the company will be doing the 90s Nickelodeon classic “Aaahh!! Real Monsters.” In celebration of the show’s 30th anniversary.  “Aaahh!! Real Monsters,” will have a 3 figure set available in both regular and deluxe exclusive editions. The latter is restricted to 1000 units, and includes special features like Bonsty, Zimbo, and the Open Mouth Krumm!  “Aaahh!! Real Monsters,” Sets Include: Pre-orders for both editions begin Tuesday, September 17 at noon CT here. Regular editions will sell…