Author: Amy Davis

Actor/musician Donald Glover wants to put the fun back into “Star Wars” with his upcoming “Lando” project. Glover is writing the film with his brother and frequent collaborator Stephen Glover. He’ll also reprise his role as the smooth-talking, cape-wearing Lando Calrissian. “Lando” During a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Glover was asked what he wanted to bring to his “Star Wars” movie. “I just want it to be fun,” he replied. “Like, as a Star Wars fan myself, like I think it’s important that there just needs to be more fun being had. It’s very hard to have…

We’re just going to start by ripping this band-aid off, no, there are no plans to make “Goonies 2.” Despite reports earlier this week a sequel to the Richard Donner-directed classic is not in any form of development. On September 6th, The Sun reported “Goonies 2” had been greenlit, and was actively being developed. “The Goonies reboot has been talked about for a long time but it’s finally been given the green light to go ahead,” an unidentified source told the outlet. “The plan is to start developing the ideas for the follow up next summer, with a possible release…

Wētā Workshop has just announced the release of its upcoming hobbit life sim “Tales of the Shire” is delayed until 2025. The game was originally slated for release on September 22nd, to coincide with Hobbit Day, an annual celebration for “The Lord of the Rings” fans to mark the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. “All of us here at Weta Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world,” the company announced on X (formally Twitter). “When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want…

Music and pop culture icon Dolly Parton is adding to her every expanding empire with a new line of wines! The Dolly Wines line consists of three new wines that are sure to help you (assuming you’re 21 or older) unwind after your 9 to 5. What a way to make a livin eh? “Dolly Wines are a gift from me, to you,” Parton said about the release. “Whether you’re sharing stories around the table, simply relaxing in the garden, or gathering with loved ones for the holiday, there’s a little sparkle in every bottle that is designed to bring…

Despite its reputation, Friday the 13th may be a new favorite holiday for donut lovers. Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen or 16-count Minis at regular price. Deeming the event “Lucky Friday the 13th.” However, Lucky Friday 13-cent donuts are only available at participating shops with a limit of one dozen per customer in-shop. You can also use the promo code “13” the company’s website when ordering online for pickup or delivery with the app. You can find a Krispy Kreme location closest to you here. The…

In 2005, the supernatural thriller “Constantine” starring Keanu Reeves hit theaters. Based on the DC Comics title of the same name, the story of exorcist John Constantine soon became a cult classic. For years there have been rumblings of a sequel, which producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura just confirmed has a script, but he’s “too scared” to read it. “You know it’s in my inbox right now,” he told ComicBook about the “Constantine 2” script. “Funny enough, I’m too scared to read it, though. I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days.…

We have some very sad news today out of southern California. Runner and content creator Bobby Graves, who went by his middle name Caleb, died on Sunday after completing Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon. Graves was a popular Disney Instagramer, and TikToker going by the username Calebgtravels. Around 7 am on September 8th, Graves crossed the finish line of the marathon while clutching his chest. A volunteer was able to catch him before collapsing, Anaheim Police Sgt. Matt Sutter told the Los Angeles Times. “Anaheim fire and rescue personnel were on scene immediately and started giving lifesaving measures and transported them…

Actress/producer Shailene Woodley (“Ferrari”) will star as rock legend Janis Joplin in an upcoming biopic. Production on the currently untitled film will be backed by a $2.5 million tax credit from the state of California’s Film Commission. It is expected to shoot over 30 days, with a budget of $10 million for “qualified expenditures.” “California meant so much to Janis Joplin — from the stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of Sunset Sound, the state became the stage upon which she explored not just the world of music, but the world of her vibrant humanity,” Woodley said in…

If April showers bring May flowers, then September showers must bring October pumpkins. With the official start to spooky season just around the corner seasonal retailer Spirit Halloween is leashing a gourd-centric new collection. These pumpkin-themed items include apparel, accessories, décor, and more.  Adult Jack-O-Lantern Suit Have you ever been stuck going to a formal event but still wanted to show your Halloween pride? Well, Spirit has the solution for you with this Jack-O-Lantern Suit. This is a black suit that is, you guessed it, covered in jack-o’lanterns. Each one of these little cuties even has a different unique expression. …

When you think of a John Woo movie you’re probably thinking of a bloody, gritty, action thriller… with at least one slow-mo shot of a dove in flight. While it’s true, the Hong Kong director does have an affinity for the genre with films like “Hard Boiled,” “Face/Off,” and “The Killer.” This time Woo will be teaming up with pop duo Ron and Russell Mael, better known as Sparks, for something completely different. Really, Woo? A Musical? “My next project is actually a half-musical,” Woo tells Empire. “I’m going to be working with the Sparks Brothers, who wrote the script…