Author: Amy Davis

The long-rumored layoffs at Pixar have come to fruition. The animation studio has let go of approximately 14% of its workforce, or around 175 employees. This is a serious hit for a company with only about 1,300 employees.  Pixar employees were given the heads-up about the pending layoffs in January. At that time, they were predicting almost 20% of the staff would need to be cut. So it looks like the company was able to strategize to save some jobs. New Focus These firings are part of a larger initiative by Pixar’s parent company Disney, and its returning CEO, Bob…

In 1990, Martin Scorsese directed and co-wrote “Goodfellas,” starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and the late Ray Liotta. It tells the real life story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, with his partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. It’s violent, coke-fueled, and fantastic.But some are up in arms over a content warning AMC Network placed in front of the film. “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers,” AMC’s warning reads. While this text may seem odd to rage about, it gets…

Earlier this month, Marvel Comics launched a new Dr. Doom one-shot “Doom,” marking the “Fantastic Four” supervillain’s first solo book since 2000. Writer Jonathan Hickman (“Ultimate Spider-Man”) and writer/illustrator/penciller Sanford Greene (“Bitter Root”) decided to use the first page to pay tribute to the late rapper MF DOOM.  “Doom” The tribute is a drawing of the Marvel Universe’s cosmic landscape. It’s overlayed with the text “Living on borrowed time, the clock ticks faster.” These are lyrics from MF DOOM, Madlib, and Madvillain track “Accordion.” Not only were these lines a fitting tribute to the rapper who based his appearance on…

Daisy Ridley is currently promoting her upcoming film “Young Woman and the Sea,” where she plays Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. But of course she’s still getting asked about “Star Wars.” Ridley will be starring in a new entry to the franchise directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (“Ms. Marvel”). During a recent interview, she was asked about the new “Star Wars,” film set 15 years after “The Rise of Skywalker.” When asked if she wanted former co-star John Boyega to return, responded with a very clear answer. “Absolutely, of course. It feels like we should, yeah,”…

In Japan, wedding traditions are broken up into three stages; shiki (ceremony), hiroen (reception), and nijikai (second party).  The hiroen is considered a more formal affair with family members and professional colleagues in attendance. But since reception halls normally only rent their spaces for a few hours, the nijikai takes the party to a second, less formal, setting for close friends and personal acquaintances.  The issue sometimes is the nijikai may not happen on the same day as the shiki and hiroen. This can make choosing the appropriate ensemble a bit tricky. For X (formally Twitter) user Kuroboshi (@zgokzogok), the…

YouTube series “Hot Ones,” hosted by Sean Evans, has guests eat increasingly spicy wings during an interview. The show has confirmed its 24th season will open with guest Chris Hemsworth (“Thor: Love and Thunder”). And it looks like Hemsworth was seriously struggling with their latest gauntlet of hot sauces. In a clip, Hemsworth almost makes the cardinal mistake of touching his eyes while eating a particularly spicy wing. All while he is trying to answer a question about his favorite Australian football team winning in 2016. Thankfully Evans is quick to warn him because no one wants capsaicin in their…

Each year IllicitEncounters, self described as “the best online dating site for married people,” runs a poll for the sexiest man alive. Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has been crowned the winner for the second year in a a row. Clarkson beat out men like Prince William, Idris Elba, and Cillian Murphy for the title. The poll itself surveys 2,000 of IllicitEncounters’ female members. They are asked to score a list of 50 of the past year’s most culturally relevant names from most to least sexy. Each name is scored from one to ten based on their perceived level of…

The Emmys seem to be catching up with how people consume content. Three popular YouTube series “Hot Ones,” “Good Mythical Morning,” and “Chicken Shop Date” have been added to the award’s short-form ballots. “Hot Ones” Hosted by Sean Evans, “Hot Ones” is an interview series where the guests eat increasingly spicy chicken wings during the conversation. The show has successfully petitioned to be included in the outstanding talk series category. Putting it against more traditional late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert. The series was created by Chris Schonberger, and is produced by First We Feast. Since its…

Sony Pictures has announced its highly-anticipated addition to the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” franchise will hit theaters next summer. The new film is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (“Do Revenge”) from a script by Kaytin Robinson, Sam Lansky, and Leah McKendrick. The franchise kicked off in 1997, and told the story of four friends who accidentally run over a pedestrian. Panicked, they decide to dispose of the body in the ocean and vow never to speak of the incident again. That is, until a year later when the group starts getting cryptic messages about their dark secret.…

Horror, Inc. is building upon the long-established horror franchise “Friday the 13th” and its immortal slasher Jason Voorhees. The company has announced the launch of the Jason Universe. This multi-platform initiative spans games, immersive experiences, merchandise, and more. “We’re focused on honoring the legacy while elevating the fan experience and appealing to today’s horror audiences as we develop new ways to watch, interact and engage with the Jason Universe,” Robbie Barsamian, VP of Horror, Inc. said. “With the unique ability to remain at the forefront of pop culture for 44 years, Jason continues to top charts as one of the…