Author: Amy Davis

AI has been a hot button issue the past few years, being at the center of debates about art theft and a huge part of both SAG and WGA’s strikes. In early December, Google decided to throw its hat into the AI ring with Gemini, formally known as Bard. The goal was to compete against OpenAI’s ChatGPT software that skyrocketed in popularity in late 2022. But apparently in trying to address the issues it competition has, Google made some blunders that led to Gemini generating pictures of Black and Asian nazi soldiers.  On February 23rd, Google apoligized for the offensive images…

After decades of waiting, wrestler/actor John Cena finally lets us see him…kind of. Yesterday, Cena teased fans would be seeing him “…like you’ve never seen me before,” and asked people to subscribe to his OnlyFans. Following the link in his X (formerly Twitter) bio brings you to an account for Ricky Stanicky, a character he will play in the upcoming R-rated comedy of the same name. “Ricky Stanicky” is about three childhood best friends played by Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and Jermaine Fowler. As kids, the trio invents an imaginary friend named Ricky to get them out of trouble. Twenty…

If you were looking for edgier comics in the early 1950s, you probably picked up a few from EC Comics. The company published titles like “Weird Science,” “Two-Fisted Tales,” and the legendary “Tales From the Crypt.” Almost 70 years after the publisher went bust, Oni Press is partnering with rights holder William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. to launch all-new stories! EC Comics is a tale of a publisher that was a bit too ahead of its time. Even though the company’s books sold well, its pension for shocking tales put its work at the epicenter of censorship and regulation with…

Paramount Pictures has made a huge stride forward in reviving its classic 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” The studio just scored David Katzenberg (“The Goldbergs”) to direct the follow-up movie, “Sam and Victor’s Day Off.” It will be a continuation of the John Hughes film, following the two valets who take a Ferrari belonging to Cameron Frye’s (Alan Ruck) father on a joy ride Producers for “Sam and Victor’s Day Off” include Paul Young of Argyle Media, “Cobra Kai” co-creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald. Dina Hillier is attached to executive produce, with associate producers Stephen Cedars,…

Well, we have some good news and some confusing news. The good news is that horror icon Stephen King is praising the upcoming Gary Dauberman-directed adaptation of his 1975 novel “Salem’s Lot.” The confusing news is that King doesn’t understand why Warner Bros. Pictures seems to be preventing the film’s release.  Last year, distributor Warner Bros. Pictures removed “Salem’s Lot” from its release schedule. The company gave fans no explanation for its removal and apparently, King didn’t get one either. On February 19th, the author made a post to X (formally Twitter) saying he had seen the film, and that…

Sky Studios will be rocking us with an updated version of the 1979 stage play, “Amadeus.” The upcoming limited series will star Will Sharpe (“The White Lotus”) as the legendary musician, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The series will center around the epic rivalry between a young Mozart and fellow composer Antonio Salieri. This upcoming series will be co-directed by Julian Farino and Alice Seabright, from a script by Joe Barton. Farino and Barton previously worked together on 2019’s crime drama series “Giri/Haji.” “Amadeus” is slated to begin shooting later this year. The series will be another reimagining of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning…

Video game company Activision Blizzard is in hot water again. This time, it’s over allegations they monopolized tournaments for “Call of Duty.” There is now a pending lawsuit from professional gamers Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez and Seth “Scump” Abnert to the tune of $100 million. The pair filed the suit with the California federal court. The document alleges Activision violates antitrust laws by preventing “would-be competitors from entering the market.” This, along with supposedly coercing players and team owners to agree to “extortionate financial terms.” The restrictions imposed by the company allegedly hindered players ability to earn revenue from any source…

Monster movies are back in vogue! Filmmaker Luc Besson (“Leon: The Professional,” “The Fifth Element”)  is attached to direct a new version of the Bram Stoker classic “Dracula.” This gothic tale tells the story of Prince Vladimir who is turned into a vampire in the 15th century when he curses God after the death of his wife. By the 19th century, he finds and begins to pursue a doppelgänger of his beloved. Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”), and Caleb Landry Jones (“Get Out”) are in talks to star. Jones and Besson previously worked together on 2023’s…

While perhaps not one of the most popular flicks of the mid 80s, “Repo Man” has definitely reached cult classic status. In case you forgot (or never saw it), the 1984 film tells the story of Otto, a young punk who is recruited into a car repossession agency. He eventually finds himself in pursuit of a Chevy Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty. However, he soon finds out there is something otherworldly stashed in its trunk. Well, get ready to revisit the tale, because original writer/director Alex Cox has confirmed he is making a sequel- “Repo Man 2:…

The city of Los Angeles, California has yet another place for people to get their java fix. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has launched Pam’s Coffy, a coffee shop dedicated to caffeine, and the iconic actress/activist Pam Grier. The store is a part of the Vista Theater, which Tarantino purchased in 2021. Its name references Jack Hill’s 1973 blaxploitation classic “Coffy,” starring Grier. Pam’s Coffy, opened on February 14, following several months of advertising to build up hype. Originally Tarantino wanted to call the shop Coffy but after speaking with Grier, who he worked with on 1997’s “Jackie Brown,” he decided to…