Author: Amy Davis

We’ve got some good news for fans of “The Chronicles of Riddick” franchise! Star Vin Diesel has confirmed that “Riddick: Furya,” the long-awaited fourth film, has begun shooting. Diesel starred in the first film, “Pitch Black” released in 2000, and the sequels 2004’s “The Chronicles of Riddick” and 2013’s “Riddick.”  As well as voicing several animated films/shorts and video games based on the character. “Riddick: Furya” Diesel recently shared a post on Instagram, and despite the countless “Fast and Furious” jokes, the set and outfit SCREAM Riddick. He also captioned it “Furyan Friday,” with Furyan being a reference to one…

On July 20, 1984, Warner Bros. released the fantasy film “The NeverEnding Story.” It was directed and co-written by the late Wolfgang Petersen (“Poseidon”), based on a 1979 German-language novel by Michael Ende. The cast consistents mostly of children and tells the story of an isolated boy, Bastian Bux (Barret Oliver).  The Plot Bastian’s life seems ordinary until he is transported to a fantasy world through a mysterious book. In this realm, he meets Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), the Childlike Empress (Tami Stronach), and the Luck Dragon Falkor. As it turns out, Bastian is their only hope to save their world…

The Olympic Games have been in full swing in Paris since the opening ceremony on July 26th. While it is always a who’s who of all-star athletes it’s not uncommon for notable figures from television, film, or music to make an appearance. Actor Tom Cruise (“Top Gun”) has already been spotted at a few events and now it’s being reported he may be a part of the closing ceremonies. The Closing Ceremony While details for the Olympics’ closing ceremony is always a closely guarded secret. It is known that Karen Bass, the Mayor of Los Angeles, will receive the Olympic…

The 1979 film “The Warriors,” based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel of the same name, has been a huge cultural touchstone for decades, and like any landmark in pop culture there always artists making work inspired by it. Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis will be teaming up with Nas and producer Mike Elizondo for a new album “Warriors,” based on the film. “The Warriors” “The Warriors,” follows a New York City street gang as they attempt to go from Coney Island to the Bronx. After, they are falsely accused of killing Cyrus, an almost universally respected gang leader. Their…

Filmmaker Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) is looking to take everyone back to his mid-1980s teen years with “The 4:30 Movie.” Smith both wrote and directed the coming-of-age film based on of his own experiences as a movie loving teen in New Jersey. In fact, large parts of the movie were shot in his home state and Smodcastle Cinemas, a theater he co-owns. “The 4:30 Movie” The first trailer is perfectly backed by Kim Wilde’s infectiously upbeat tune “Kids in America.” We see a 16-year-old boy (Austin Zajur) working up the nerve to ask his crush Melody (Siena Agudong) out to an R-rated…

Earlier this month, Disneyland cast members in California voted on whether or not to authorize a strike, in response to contract negotiations that had been going on since April. Making this the first possible strike for the park since 1984. On July 29th, the unions officially agreed to ratify new three-year contracts with the company. The new contracts include a minimum wage base pay of $24, wage increases, seniority increases, and more flexible policies for sick leave and attendance, among other things. A Victory For Cast Members “We have fought hard for the past four months and this tentative agreement…

Kiss your favorite abandoned local storefront goodbye because Spirit Halloween is back in town! The seasonal retailer will reopen its doors on Thursday, August 1st, kicking off the official start of spooky season. On July 31st, Spirit posted this haunting message, complete with a ghost emoji, to its X (formally Twitter) page. For those who may be stuck on what to wear, Google Trends compiled a list of the top Halloween costumes for 2023. Just in case you need some inspiration here are the top 20: If that isn’t getting the creative juices flowing, you can check out the full…

A good urban legend never really dies, does it? Lionsgate just released the first trailer for the upcoming film “Bagman,” based on a mythical creature that abducts children. It is directed by Colm McCarthy (“The Girl with All the Gifts”) from a script by John Hulme (“Blood, Sweat & Tears: A Basketball Exorcism”). The “Bagman” trailer opens with a woman explaining that many cultures have different versions of a creature that lures children to capture them with its bag. During this speech we see Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) having flashbacks to his own childhood experience with the Bagman. “Reading John…

On July 26th, the 36th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Bayfront, during San Diego Comic-Con. Named after Will Eisner, a pioneering comics creator and graphic novelist, the Eisner Awards are considered the Oscars of the comic book industry. Awards were bestowed across 32 categories for comics and graphic novels published in 2023. While winners this year are a mixed bag, Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki’s “Roaming” and  Daniel Warren Johnson’s “Transformers” topped the ceremony. “Roaming,” published by Drawn & Quarterly, took home Best Graphic Album, Best Writer for Mariko, and Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker…

We are sorry to report that a crew member on James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” film has passed away. The contractor was found in their car in the parking lot with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No foul play is suspected at this time.  “Around 6:47 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Fayetteville Police responded to 500 Sandy Creek Road, Trilith Studios, for the report of an unconscious adult contractor located inside a vehicle on the property,” Capt. Austin Dunn said in a statement. “Arriving officers and medical personnel found the patient deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,” he explained.…