Author: Amy Davis

For nearly a decade, Disney has been remaking its animated classics as live-action films. The company’s latest adaptation, 2002’s “Lilo & Stitch,” is already bringing in more at the box office than its animated predecessor. Between this and “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” this could be the biggest Memorial Day weekend in box office history. “Lilo & Stitch” led the domestic box office, pulling in $145.5 million on its opening weekend. Followed by “Final Reckoning,” starring Tom Cruise, with $63 million. Keep in mind that the 2002 version earned $145.8 million in the U.S. and Canada over its entire…

On May 16th, “Final Destination: Bloodlines” hit theaters. Like its five predecessors, the film follows a group of people who evade death only to be stalked by it. During a screening at Cinema Ocho in Argentina on May 19th, the film got a bit too immersive when part of the theater’s ceiling fell.  Fiamma Villaverde was at the theater celebrating her 29th birthday with her 11-year-old daughter and a friend when the debris struck her. The Collapse During “Bloodlines” “The truth is, we hadn’t planned to go to the movies,” Fiamma told Infobae. “It was my birthday, we were walking and…

In 2015, EA rebooted the “Star Wars Battlefront” series, which did well enough to justify a follow-up in 2017. Its sequel was considered a much better game, sans its reliance on micro-transactions. (An issue EA eventually corrected with a Celebration Edition that gave players access to every piece of previously paywalled content.) Recently, and despite EA no longer supporting the game, “Battlefront II” has seen a huge spike in popularity. The spike is believed to be a mix of excitement around the “Star Wars” holiday, May the 4th, and Disney+’s hit show “Andor.” This hype is also adding to fan…

In 2021, Amazon Prime Video premiered its series adaptation of the late Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” novels. After a three season run, the show has been cancelled. This decision comes a little over a month after the finale of season 3.  The cancellation reason is believed to be mostly financial, given the fantasy drama’s high price tag.  “The Wheel of Time” follows Moiraine (Rosamund Pike), who is part of the Aes Sedai, a powerful all-female organization. She sets out on a global quest with five young men and women, one of whom is the prophesied Dragon Reborn. A…

You know how people joke about books and comics being turned into shows and movies quicker and quicker? Netflix just won a bidding war over Dan Brown’s yet-to-be-released novel “The Secret of Secrets.” The streamer will be turning the upcoming book into a currently untitled series. This new series will have Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “Locke and Key”) as showrunner. “The Secret of Secrets” is the 6th book in Brown’s series centered around Harvard professor of symbology, Robert Langdon. Brown is working alongside Cuse as co-creators, writers, and executive producers. Emma Forman of Cuse’s Genre-Arts will also executive produce. “The Secret…

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to find out if flattening a penny on a railroad track can derail a train. So strap in and enjoy this surprisingly smooth ride. The Story “Hey, you know you shouldn’t flatten pennies on train tracks. They can derail the train and hurt or kill a whole lot of people” – That one kid you knew growing up. Variants For as long as there have been trains, people have wanted to flatten coins on the tracks. No one knows why aside from a…

Graduates of the University of Maryland will get a rare treat on May 22nd, a commencement speech by a frog. But not just any ol’ frog, no, this address is being given by “The Muppets”’ own Kermit the Frog. This will be his first commencement address in nearly 30 years! “I’m so humbled by it,” Kermit said. “I’m kind of taking this seriously — as seriously as a singing, dancing frog can take anything.” His speech will focus on graduates taking a “leap” into opportunity, while underscoring that adulthood doesn’t mean losing your inner child.  The University of Maryland is…

You know how some fans of deceased performers visit their graves to pay respects or leave a small gift? Well, there are some people who like to watch the world burn and vandalize these same resting places. Paris police have uncovered a bust of The Doors frontman Jim Morrison that was stolen from his grave in 1988. Officers found the bust during an unrelated investigation by a financial anti-corruption unit. At this time, it’s unclear if the sculpture will be returned to the gravesite or placed somewhere more secure. It is also unclear how much damage it may have sustained…

Can you smell that fresh Derry air? HBO has just unleashed the first teaser trailer for the “IT” prequel series, “It: Welcome to Derry.” The show is expected to debut sometime this fall, and we’re betting on October, but nothing is set in stone. “Welcome to Derry” is a nine-episode series that serves as a prequel to Stephen King’s 1986 novel “IT.” The show’s plot will be based on Mike Hanlon’s interludes from King’s book. These asides document the “catastrophic events” of Derry’s horrific past. “IT” was first adapted in 1990 as a TV miniseries starring the legendary Tim Curry…

If you’ve been missing the Peanuts gang singing their animated hearts out, you’re in luck! Apple TV+ has just announced “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical.” It will be the first musical in the long-running franchise in over three decades. Now that’s something to dance on a piano about! “A Summer Musical” celebrates the joy and magic of summer camp while stressing the importance of preserving what you love. Entering his final year of camp, Charlie Brown is determined to make this one special. All while Snoopy and Woodstock go on a side quest following a treasure map they’ve found. Unfortunately,…