Author: Amy Davis

The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) as the largest pop culture gathering on the planet. Twice! But have you ever wondered about how such a large, geek-centric event came together? Emmy and Academy Award-nominated producer David Permut and filmmaker Oscar Boyson are working with Mathew Klickstein to answer just that. Based on Klickstein’s book “See You at San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture,” the trio will be teaming up on a documentary titled “See You at San Diego.” “See You at San Diego” will show how…

Is there and food pairing more satisfying than a hot coffee and a doughnut? We think not. McDonald’s restaurants will be partnering with Krispy Kreme to sell their legendary doughnuts. Creating a sweet and convenient update to the fast food retailer’s menu.  The companies plan to roll out this new offering in select stores sometime later this year. Nationwide availability, at participating restaurants, is expected by the end of 2026. McDonald’s will be offering three of the most popular Krispy Kreme flavors all day long. “The doughnuts will be delivered fresh every day to our restaurants,” Guillaume Huin, McDonald’s Senior…

E.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death have decided that this season that pastel makeup is out, and corpse paint is in! The companies recently collaborated on a five-piece set of makeup that will give you the eyes, lips, and skin tone of our favorite death metal bands. While a cosmetics manufacturer and a canned water company may sound like an odd pairing. The product and marketing campaign highlights how perfect the match really is. “When you set out to create a different kind of company, it’s important to align yourself with like-minded kindred spirits,” Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer for e.l.f.…

In 1961, legendary rock band The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne, California. By 1963 they had their first national hit with the song “Surfin U.S.A.” The group continued to hit the charts off and on for decades, and unlike most bands of that era have remained together in one form or another. Their iconic California sound will be the subject of a new Disney+ documentary that is set to premiere next month. “The Beach Boys” is directed by Frank Marshall (“Rather”) and Thom Zimny (“Sly”), from a script by Mark Monroe (“The Space Race”). It will trace the band’s history through…

For those on the hunt for some dopamine today; have we got an adorable story for you. The Woburn Safari Park in Ridgmont, England have given some North American black bears a new special toy. A swan boat, the kind you’d see in any scenic lake. The results are as cute as you’d expect! Ridgmont has recently experienced some heavy rainfall, which created a small lake within the bear’s enclosure. So, park officials decided to capitalize on this, and give the animals a truly unique enrichment experience.  “There’s been so much wet weather this year, that a new mini lake…

In 1914, Paris, France held its first waiters’ race, a tradition that continued until 2010. After a 13-year hiatus, the Course Des Cafés event returned. In preparation for Paris’ first Summer Games in 100 years, a few hundred waiters and waitresses loaded trays with a regulation pastry, a small empty coffee cup, and a full glass of water.   On March 24th, the assembled raced as fast as they could for a 2-kilometer (1 ¼ miles) loop starting and finishing at City Hall. Of course, with the objective of not spilling their precariously placed cargo everywhere.  The Winning Waiter & Waitress…

Since the advent of music humans have used songs to communicate important life lessons and instructions. In 1973, the first episode of “Schoolhouse Rock,” aired creating a series that is used in schools to this day. You’d think that music and education would be so intrinsically tied at this point that no one would even question it. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for educator Domonique Brown, who claims she was fired from her job as a U.S. history teacher at Taylor Preparatory High School in Taylor, Michigan. She was allegedly terminated after the school received a complaint about her rapping…

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) wants to know what it sounds like when doves cry. He is attached to produce a currently untitled jukebox musical of Prince songs for Universal Pictures. This particular project, based on the late musician has been kicking around since 2018, with a script by Bryan Edward Hill (“Zone 414”). Producers for the project include Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Troy Carter of Atom Factory, and Universal Music Publishing Group chair Jody Gerson. Rebecca Cho of Proximity is attached to executive produce. At the moment that is really all we know about the project. Prince on…

Disney Channel’s series “Wizards of Waverly Place” ran from 2007 to 2012 and starred Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, and David DeLuise. It told the story of three young wizards trying to master their newfound powers under the tutelage of their father. Aside from a stand-alone special, “The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex,” in 2013 the series has remained dormant, until now. A revival show now has formal series orders for both Disney Channel and Disney+! “Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable memories for kids and families everywhere,” said…

In 2003, Richard Linklater’s “School of Rock” hit theaters. The movie tells the story of struggling musician Dewey Finn (Jack Black) lying his way into temping… uh substitute teaching. During his stint as an unqualified educator, he convinces his class of 4th graders to form a rock band. Almost 21 years later, Black says he’s ready to rock again for a sequel of the family-friendly hit. “I wish there’d be a School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” Black said. “I’m ready.” A tongue-in-cheek reference to the 1984 film “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.” He does have one stipulation, however. Original writer…