Author: Ada Blood

New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Animation, and WingNut Films are giving a behind-the-scenes look at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” This new featurette has interviews with members of the cast and crew about the upcoming film. All while showing off the stunning hand-drawn animation behind it. “The War of the Rohirrim” The new anime takes place 183 years before the events in Sir Peter Jackson‘s trilogy of films. It will tell the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the ancient king of Rohan. Who, alongside his daughter, Hèra (Gaia Wise), is battling against the Dunlendings.…

If you’re a fan of the Apple TV+ series “Severance” and podcasts, we have some fun news for you.  “The Severance Podcast With Ben Stiller and Adam Scott” is being launched soon on Audacy. As you’ve probably guessed, it’ll be hosted by series director Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott.  This is a companion podcast for the sci-fi series, giving analysis and weekly insights from the show’s cast and crew. “The Severance Podcast” Stiller and Scott will share insights with guest stars including “Severance” creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn. Alongside series stars Zach Cherry (Dylan), John Turturro…

Here at NerdBot, we love a good fan theory, and we love it even more when it turns out to be correct. Writer and star of the Emmy-winning series “Ted Lasso” Brett Goldstein has confirmed it’s inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wizard of Oz.” “Oh yeah, there’s loads and loads of The Wizard of Oz in Ted Lasso,” Goldstein said when asked if the show is a retelling. “The pinball machine is the one that’s always ‘Ted has to go home. There’s no place like home.’ And then, there’s no place like Richmond F.C. Yes, that’s all Wizard…

In February, news broke of multi-Oscar winning director Sam Mendes (“1917”) making FOUR biopics about music legends The Beatles. Instead of one film focusing on the band, the projects will show their meteoric rise from the perspective of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Starr has confirmed that Barry Keoghan (“Saltburn”) will be playing him on the film. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Starr confirmed Keoghan is already picking up the sticks. “I think it’s great,” Starr said about Keoghan’s casting. “I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.” Mendes’…

Big news for all of you “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” fans out there. The role of Zeus for season 2 will be portrayed by Courtney B. Vance (“Grotesquerie”). The part was originally played by Lance Reddick, who unfortunately passed away soon after the first season wrapped. The series is based on Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name. In “Percy Jackson,” Zeus retains his place in Greek mythology as the god of the sky. As well as becoming a father to demigod Thalia Grace (Tamara Smart). The first season of the series revolves around Zeus accusing Percy (Walker…

Austin, Texas is getting in on the growing trend of look-alike contests with hometown star Glen Powell (“Twisters”). On November 24th, hundreds of people flocked to Auditorium Shores in hopes of being dubbed Glen Powell 2.0. The actor couldn’t attend in-person due to shooting Edgar Wright’s remake of “The Running Man,” but his mom was! Contestant number 4, physician’s assistant Maxwell Braunstein, took home the title. “My face hasn’t hurt like this since I was ten and at Disney World,” he said about his victory. He won $5, a cowboy hat, free queso from the restaurant Torchy’s for a year,…

It’s been about a month since we’ve brought you any news on the popcorn bucket wars. Regal Cinemas announced that Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” is throwing its undead hat into the ring! The popcorn buckets are, fittingly, shaped like a sarcophagus with ornate designs printed on the sides. The blueish-grey color gives it your standard musky tomb aesthetic. It also seems perfectly designed to hold other things after it’s done housing the undead your popcorn. Unlike some of its more seductive competitors (we’re looking at you, “Dune Part Two”). “Treat yourself to a mix of sweet and savory delights—from popcorn to…

On November 22, Disney announced that Muppet*Vision 3D is closing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This revolutionary interactive film experience will end to make way for the Monstropolous attraction in Monsters, Inc. Land, which was announced at D23 2024. Disney Parks will be moving elements of Muppet*Vision 3D to replace Aerosmith at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The attraction was the last project Jim Henson worked on before he passed away in 1990. Muppet*Vision 3D “We know so many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster,” Walt Disney…

Two people in Umbria, Italy inadvertently got to play a real life versions of Lara Croft. While excavating on their own land, they unearthed Etruscan burial chambers and several precious artifacts, according to Perugia Chief Prosecutor Raffaele Cantone. Instead of reporting their discovery, they decided to try to sell the artifacts on the black market. This discovery was made in Citta della Pieve, about 90 miles north of Rome. The Tomb Carabinieri art police say the unnamed tomb raiders found eight urns, two sarcophagi, and beauty accessories including bronze mirrors and a perfume bottle that still had some of its…

If you were a child of the 1990s you may remember the sparkly color-drenched designs of Lisa Frank. While the businesswoman certainly created happy whimsical patterns, behind the scenes it was anything but. Her company will be the subject of the new Amazon MGM studios documentary “Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story.” “Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story” The four part docu series is made up of 20+ interviews with employees and those close to Frank, including former business partner/ ex-husband James Green and son Hunter Green. The picture they paint is a far cry from the glossy…