Author: Amy Davis

Paramount+ wants you to come on feel the noize with their new docuseries, “Nöthin But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hair Metal.” The show is based on a book/oral history by journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock. “Nöthin But a Good Time” is be a three-part series directed by Jeff Tremaine (“Jackass”). It aims to deliver a fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic eras. Each episode will showcase the insanity and blazing ambition that have enthralled generations of music lovers. Not to mention its continued influence on pop culture to…

Netflix and A24’s anthology show “Beef” had an outstanding first season, winning eight of the thirteen Emmys it was nominated for. For season two, the companies are focusing on bringing more A-list talent to the series.  Emmy nominee Oscar Isaac (“Scenes From a Marriage”) and three-time Oscar Nominee Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) are currently in negotiations to star in season 2. Sources indicate the second season will center around two feuding couples. However, there hasn’t been an official season 2 greenlight. So everything about what another season of “Beef” has in store should be taken with a grain of salt for…

Hulu recently released Andrew McCarthy‘s documentary “Brats” about the performers behind the iconic Brat Pack movies of the 1980s. While his documentary wasn’t all sunshine and roses, it did have some of the group reconnect after all this time.  Sony Pictures is reportedly exploring the possibility of a ‘new’ version of 1985’s film “St. Elmo’s Fire.”  The project would rest upon original cast members McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham willingness to return. This early into development, it’s unclear if they’ve even been approached yet. Let alone how they may feel about…

Fast food chain McDonald’s is bringing a bit of Hong Kong to Canada. Since 2005, Hong Kong has had McShaker Fries, which are McDonald’s classic french fries with a special seasoning packet. The restaurant is now bringing this new twist on an old classic to Canada.  The new McShaker Fries come in four exciting flavours: Churros The sweet tastes of sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon meet our delicious salty world-famous fries. Masala Masala McShaker Fries mix the delicious flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garlic with other classic curry-inspired tastes for a seasoning that is first class.  Tzatziki Shake…

“But like all great power, some wanted it for good, others for evil. And so began the war,” – “Transformers.” On June 4th, Police in Austin, Texas arrested Optimus Prime Blakely who was pulled over driving a car that was reported stolen. He has since been charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.  While there are no reports on the vehicle’s appearance, so there is no telling what this robot in design was cruising around in. But we are willing to bet it wasn’t a red and blue semi-truck. It is also unknown if 37-year-old Optimus Prime Blakely’s name…

The political influences behind Amazon Prime Video’s series “The Boys” is becoming a touchier subject among some fans with each passing season. With the series is starting up it’s fourth season, showrunner Eric Kripke did an interview where he discussed some of his real-world inspirations. Namely that one of the new additions to The Seven, Firecracker, is based on controversial far-right wing politicians.  Kripke was asked what inspired the newest additions to The Seven- Sister Sage and Firecracker. “Sage came out of the conversation of one weakness that Homelander really has is he’s generally surrounded by idiots,” he responded. “And…

Get ready to turn that frown upside down. Writer/director Parker Finn‘s film “Smile” was the surprise horror hit of 2022. Paramount Pictures just released the first terrifying teaser trailer for his follow-up film, “Smile 2.” Finn will once again be writing and directing the upcoming feature. Kyle Gallner will reprise his role as Joel. Starring alongside cast newcomers Naomi Scott (“Anatomy of a Scandal”), Lukas Gage (“Dead Boy Detectives”), and Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Boys”). “Smile” told the story of psychiatrist Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) who witnesses the traumatic death of a patient. Afterwards, she is tormented by people doing horrific…

Amazon MGM Studios is adapting author Andy Weir’s novel “Project Hail Mary” into a feature film. “Die Hart”’s Milana Vayntrub will be joining the cast alongside Ryan Gosling (“The Fall Guy”) and Oscar Nominee Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall“). “Project Hail Mary” tells the story of a middle school science teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling). One day, Ryland wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He also has to complete an interstellar mission to save Earth from an astronomical catastrophe, alone. That is until he meets a mysterious alien who…

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), a labor union representing over 51,000 professional live theater actors/stage managers, has ceased issuing contracts for work on productions in development. This massive decision is due to stalled negotiations between the AEA and the Broadway League over contracts. In January, AEA started contract negotiations with the Broadway League. Unfortunately, the organizations could not agree and the contract expired on February 11th. “We never wanted it to come to this,” Stephen Bogardus, Equity Negotiating Team Chair, said in a statement. “But the wage package put across the table by The Broadway League was just plain unacceptable. Our…

In the summer of 1999, “The Blair Witch Project” became an inescapable cultural phenomenon. The independent film starred Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, and Joshua Leonard. Despite being in one of the most profitable films ever that launched an entire horror sub-genre, the cast were barely scraping by financially.  25 years later, it seems that very little has changed in terms of them being compensated for their work. Casting Call & Contract In August 1997, writer-directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez placed an open call in Backstage under the working title, “The Black Hills Project,” via their Haxan Films production…