Author: Amy Davis

Did you think it was finally safe to go back into the water? Well, think again because Steven Spielberg‘s “Jaws” turns 50 this year. Among the onslaught of tributes, numerous activities in Martha’s Vineyard (where the movie was filmed), and a re-release of “The Game of Jaws,” the film will be returning to theaters! The TCM Classic Film Festival will host the first screening of “Jaws” in April. Then the iconic horror film will hit theaters nationwide from August 29th through September 4th courtesy of Universal. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will also host screenings in May, accompanied by special menus and …

We’re going to need a bigger boat game shelf. NECA is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” with an updated release of “The Game of Jaws.” This new release features state-of-the-art, detailed sculpting, and paint applications on the infamous 15-inch shark. This is as close as it gets to looking like the shark featured on screen.  The objective of the game remains the same though, players need to use a spear to get items out of the shark’s belly before his teeth clamp down. “The Game of Jaws” comes with over 15 different accessories to fish out including…

In 2009, Walt Disney Animation Studios released “The Princess and the Frog,” introducing princess Tiana. The House of Mouse is scrapping both a series and feature-length project for Disney+ centered on the character. This is all part of a larger initiative by the studio to abandon original longform streaming content. According to a company spokesman, this shift will also mean some layoffs in its Vancouver studio. “Tiana” was first announced in 2020 and was intended to be a musical with Anika Noni Rose reprising the titular role. The show’s development just couldn’t get off the ground, even after undergoing several…

In October 2024, twenty three statues of the beloved illustrated character Paddington Bear were installed across the UK. The permanent installations were to promote StudioCanal’s film “Paddington in Peru” before its release. One special statue of the Peruvian bear holding his favorite food, a marmalade sandwich, was installed in Newbury, the hometown of creator Michael Bond. Around 2 AM on Sunday, March 2nd, this particular statue was found stolen from the bench where it sat. Later that same day, the statue was recovered. The police department assured everyone that Paddington was “heading to Newbury police station for a much-needed marmalade…

Forbes has just released its annual list of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood for 2024. The outlet’s estimations were gathered from interviews with agents, lawyers, managers, executives, industry experts, and data sources like IMDBPro. These figures represent pretax earnings minus 10% for agents, 10% for managers, and 5% for lawyers, which is the industry standard. (Even if the performer does not currently have an agent, manager, and lawyer). The Top 20 Highest Paid Actors of 2024 2024 showed the shifting tides in the entertainment industry, moving away from theatrical releases to streaming. Much of this $88 million is due to…

With the release of “A Minecraft Movie” just around the corner, the film’s marketing train is full steam ahead. A popcorn bucket and drink cup have been revealed for when it hits theaters—ensuring that the popcorn bucket wars stay raging in 2025. The popcorn bucket, or baah-cket, is shaped like an adorable pink sheep from the video game the film is based on. It has a removable back so you can hide your buttery popcorn from anyone attempting to steal it. And what’s popcorn without a drink? The cup is green, square, and shaped like a Creeper from the video…

After 23 years of service, digital calling pioneer Skype is shutting down on May 5th, 2025. Microsoft, which acquired the app in 2011, is jettisoning the program to allocate more resources to Teams. In 2023, the company claimed that the messaging app had 36 million users, a huge backslide from the 300 million users it boasted in its heyday. “We know this is a big deal for our Skype users, and we’re very grateful for their support of Skype and all the learnings that have factored into Teams over the last seven years,” Jeff Teper, president of Microsoft 365 collaborative…

We have our second update in less than a week on the Menendez brothers’ ongoing battle to have their life sentences reevaluated. In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. The siblings were accused of committing this heinous crime as a way to get their parents’ money. But Erik and Lyle contend they believed the murder was their only way to escape an abusive household. Late last week, Los Angeles County District Attorney (DA) Nathan Hochman and his office announced they were opposing the brothers’ motions to have their life sentences for…

We have an update about the ongoing lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discory Television over its “ER”-style medical drama “The Pitt.” Last year, Max ordered 15 episodes of the series starring Noah Wyle and created by John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. The show is intended to be “a realistic examination of the challenges facing health care workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the front-line heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh.” However, “The Pitt” got Warner Bros. Discovery slapped with a lawsuit against it, Wyle, Wells, and Gemmill. The suit alleges that the new series…

It’s been at least a few months since we’ve had a really intense performance from Nicolas Cage (“Longlegs”). Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are here to fill that void with their new psychological thriller “The Surfer.” The companies just released the first trailer and poster for the film (see below). “The Surfer” is directed by Lorcan Finnegan (“Vivarium”) from a script by Thomas Martin (“White Widow”). It centers around a man (Cage) returning to his hometown in Australia with his son. Of course, the first thing he wants to do is re-visit the beach he grew up around. However, a group…