Author: Ada Blood

In January, craft retailer Joann filed for bankruptcy. By February, the company announced it was closing all of its 790 stores. Former retail rival Michaels has since acquired Joann’s intellectual property and private label brands, including the beloved Big Twist yarn lines. Michaels will assume over 600 products like fabric, sewing machines, and yarn, from new and existing brands. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to welcome JOANN customers into our creative community and are committed to delivering the selection, value, and inspiration they are looking for at Michaels,” David Boone, Chief Executive Officer at Michaels, said. “This acquisition allows…

Do you remember all the way back in 2022 when Warner Bros. and Discovery decided to merge into Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)? Well, now one of the largest media conglomerates in the country is splitting back into two companies. This is part of a larger plan to correct long-standing financial issues. (Financial issues that the merger and scorched earth approach to content were supposed to solve.) On June 9th, WBD announced they would split into two publicly traded companies. One company will be Streaming and Studios, consisting of Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and…

34 years after its launch, Muppet*Vision 3D closed its doors to the public on June 7th. This project was one of the last that Muppets creator Jim Henson worked on before he passed away in 1990. Disney’s Hollywood Studios arranged a fitting send-off with wall-to-wall fans of the ride and franchise.  Among these guests was Heather Henson, Jim Henson’s daughter, who was the last to walk through the attraction. She is also on the board of Directors of the Jim Henson Company and Jim Henson Foundation. Before she went through, Heather thanked fans for their years of dedication to the…

Over 20 years after the first “Call of Duty” game, Microsoft’s Activision is still breaking new ground for the franchise. During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, the company announced “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.” Considering “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” was released last fall, this will be the first time two installments have released back to back. “Black Ops 7” is being developed by Treyarch and Raven Software. It is set in 2035, taking place four decades after the events in “Black Ops 6.” Milo Ventimiglia (“This is Us”), Kiernan Shipka (“Red One”), and “CoD” alumni Michael Rooker…

In 2007, the video game “Mass Effect” hit shelves for the first time and became a huge hit for Electronic Arts. By 2021, Amazon MGM Studios had acquired the rights to adapt it into a series, but then there were mostly crickets. The studio has just confirmed that Doug Jung (“The Chief Of War”) will be coming on to the project as a showrunner. Jung will be working alongside series writer Daniel Casey (“F9: The Fast Saga”), who came on to the project about a year ago. Casey and Jung will executive produce as well with Michael Gamble of Electronic…

The “Star Wars” universe keeps on getting bigger and bigger, doesn’t it? It’s just been confirmed that Mia Goth (Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”) will co-star with Ryan Gosling (“The Fall Guy”) in “Star Wars: Starfighter.” This latest addition to the franchise is directed by Shawn Levy (“Deadpool & Wolverine”). While details are mostly under wraps right now, we do know a few things. This will be a stand-alone film, not connected to any of the Skywalker Saga. “Starfighter” will be set roughly 5 years after the events of 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” “This is a stand-alone,” Levy…

On June 5th, 1975, the Talking Heads played their first ever show, opening for the Ramones at New York’s legendary CBGB. One of the cornerstones of that iconic set, and arguably the band’s biggest hit, was the tune “Psycho Killer.” In honor of the set’s 50th anniversary, Talking Heads have been posting cryptic teasers about something big coming. Original members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, and Chris Frantz released the first-ever music video for “Psycho Killer.”  “Psycho Killer” The music video is directed by Mike Mills, the same director behind the video for Moby’s song The National. It stars Talking Heads…

Are you ready for more “Monster High” spooky shenanigans? Gerard Johnstone (“M3GAN”) will direct the newest live-action addition to the franchise. The film will be based on Mattel’s wildly popular doll line, of the same name. Plot details for this particular project are under wraps at this time. But the toy line was first introduced in 2010. This doll line has since evolved into an animated web series, TV specials, movies, and books. The dolls/characters are all teenage children of famous monsters and attend the fictitious Monster High. Some of this famous offspring includes Draculaura, the daughter of Dracula; Frankie…

Did you know that Emmy-winning actor and  New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman (“The Last of Us”) is also a highly skilled woodworker? No, really! You can check out the Offerman Wood Shop website and everything. He’s just announced a new book on the subject, “Little Woodchucks.” In it, he shares family-friendly projects for kids as young as five, while also including plenty of options for older kids and beginner adults.  Offerman’s previous book “Good Clean Fun” showed readers how to make some of his favorite projects paired with personal reflections on woodworking. As the name implies, “Little Woodchucks”…

In March, the video game “Split Fiction” was released and became an instant hit. And like all successful IPs, a movie adaptation will soon be in the works. Amazon MGM Studios is finalizing talks on a deal to adapt the co-op action adventure game. According to reports, the film would be directed by Jon M. Chu (“Wicked”) from a script by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (“Deadpool & Wolverine”). Sydney Sweeney (“Immaculate”) is currently set to star.  “Split Fiction” follows two writers Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, one writes sci-fi and the other fantasy. The duo becomes trapped inside a…