Author: Ada Blood

Villa Vie Residences is offering a unique residential cruise package where people can join for up to four years. Travelers who choose to do the whole shebang will be able to visit over 140 countries, stopping in 425 ports. The deal is being marketed as an “Escape from Reality” program for those unhappy with the United States Presidential election results. “We came up with this marketing campaign before we even knew who would win,” Mikael Petterson, CEO, explained to Newsweek. “Regardless of who would have won, you would have half of the population upset. Quite frankly, we don’t have a…

In March we reported on an upcoming live-action “Popeye” movie written by Michael Caleo (“Sexy Beast”). Well, as luck would have it ITN Studios is working on a completely different adaptation of The Sailor Man, as a blood-soaked slasher! We should also note that despite putting this beloved children’s character in a horror movie lining-up with the recent twisted childhood trend. This film is NOT connected to the Poohniverse in any way. Popeye will simply be the latest public-domain character to get a horror makeover. Joining other formally kid-friendly characters like Bambi, Winnie The Pooh, Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, and The…

Video games and junk food go together like peanut butter and jelly. So it should be no surprise international restaurant chain Pizza Hut wants to merge the two in an incredibly meta way. The company just announced the PIZZAWRMR, a 3D-printed contraption you can put on top of your PlayStation 5 (PS5) to ensure your pie stays nice and warm. You want to know the best part? Pizza Hut is giving out the 3D printing source files for free! Anyone can download, modify, and print one of their very own. Designing The PIZZAWRMR The PIZZAWRMR design draws inspiration from the chain’s…

HBO has announced it is working on a two-part documentary about the late Paul Reubens titled “Pee Wee As Himself.” In July 2023, Reubens, who played the iconic Pee Wee Herman on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” passed away.  The announcement was made via a cryptic six-second clip posted to HBO’s streaming arm, Max’s social media. The footage shows Reubens dressed as Pee Wee Herman and then himself saying, “I really want to set the record straight on a couple of things,” before cutting back to him in character.  “Meet Paul Reubens, the man behind the icon Pee-wee Herman,” reads the caption. “The HBO Original…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards. The former “Saturday Night Live” writer and late-night talk show host has spent the past several years building a podcasting empire under his Team Coco banner. “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said in a statement. “He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies and his live TV expertise. His…

Warner Bros. Pictures is remaking the groundbreaking 1956 sci-fi classic “Forbidden Planet.” The script will be written by Hugo and Eisner Award-winning comic book and screenwriter Brian K. Vaughan (“LOST,” “Y: The Last Man”). It will be produced by former Fox and Paramount films divisions head Emma Watts. “Forbidden Planet” is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest.” It’s set in the 23rd century, and follows the starship crew aboard the C-57D. They are sent to the distant planet Altair IV to solve the mystery of what happened to another ship sent there 20 years prior. A mission that is…

We have some exciting news for all “The Twilight Zone” fans out there! An authorized biographical documentary on the life of its creator Rod Serling is in the works. It will be executive produced by his daughters Jodi and Anne Serling, who have also given the project their blessing. The Sterling Documentary The currently untitled documentary will be directed by Jonah Tulis (“GameStop: Rise of the Players”). It will explore how Serling’s writing forever changed the television landscape. Looking at his humble beginnings in television, and how he used the medium to enact social change. This will include explorations of his…

Lionsgate is getting in on the trend of turning beloved fairy tale characters into bloodthirsty murderers. This time around it will be an R-rated take on “The Little Mermaid.” Aurora will be joining other recently reimagined characters like Winnie the Pooh, Pinnochio, Bambi, and The Grinch. While Hans Christian Andersen’s original 1837 tale was nowhere near as kid-friendly as Disney’s 1989 or 2023 adaptations, we don’t think he intended for it to get THIS bloody. The upcoming film is written and directed by Leigh Scott (“Yellow Brick Road”) and is based on mermaids’ deadly mythos. “The Little Mermaid,” follows archaeologist…

Last week, actor Tony Todd passed away, leaving a massive hole in the horror and sci-fi community. But it seems Todd was shooting movies right up until the very end, leaving us with a few posthumous roles. One of these final performances can be seen in the upcoming film “Werewolf Game.” Jackie Payne and Cara Claymore co-directed the movie, from a script by Payne. “Werewolf Game,” is an adaptation of the adult party game, created by Dimitry Davidoff in 1986. However, this film turns it into a death-game, among twelve kidnapped strangers. They must play a game where they vote…

Sony’s planned remake of Rodman Flender’s 1999 horror comedy “Idle Hands” is starting to take shape. Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”) and Billy Bryk have signed on to write the reboot, with Jason Reitman (“Saturday Night”) producing. Wolfhard and Bryk may direct the upcoming feature as well. However, at this time, only their roles as writers are confirmed. “Idle Hands” will have them reteaming up with Reitman. The trio previously worked together on two “Ghostbusters” films and “Saturday Night.” Producers for “Idle Hands” will include Jennifer Todd and Suzanne Todd under their Team Todd banner, and Gil Kenan. Maia Eyre will…