Author: Amy Davis

Kid-centric restaurant Chuck E. Cheese has announced they will be removing their signature animatronics from all but one location. The robotic musical group, Munch’s Make Believe Band, will now only be found at the restaurant’s location in Northridge, California, near Los Angeles. This animatronic act includes Mr. Munch on keyboards, Jasper T. Jowls on guitar, Helen Henny on vocals, and Pasqually on drums. Chuck E. Cheese has been hard at work updating the look and feel in more than 400 locations nationwide. These redesigns come complete with updated features to offer multi-activity options for all ages. Recent enhancements include a…

Originally slated for July 5th, Disney has pushed back the release of “Mufasa: The Lion King” until Christmas 2024. This upcoming live-action prequel to “The Lion King” is just the latest in a long string of release date moves. With both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes at an end, Hollywood can start production on several projects again. “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), from a script from Jeff Nathanson. Aaron Pierre (“Krypton”) will voice Mufasa, with Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“Elvis”) voicing Scar. Pierre is taking over for James Earl Jones who voiced Mufasa in the 1994…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) latest entry “The Marvels” has climbed from rotten to fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Soon after the film’s premier, it was ranked at 55% critically, and gained mostly mixed reviews. While many love the cast, the overall plot and villain didn’t seem to be landing with them. Now that “The Marvels” has had a wide release, its ranking on Rotten Tomatoes has climbed to a 62% with critics, making it Fresh. Audience rating is up to 85%. This jump in rating is mostly thanks to more reviews coming in. While the film is still a mixed…

A24 is developing an Elon Musk biopic, with Darren Aronofsky (“Requiem for a Dream,” “Black Swan”) attached to direct. The film is reported to be based on Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography, “Musk.” Isaacson also wrote the book “Steve Jobs,” which became the basis of Danny Boyle’s Oscar-nominated 2015 film, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet. Musk is probably best known for founding SpaceX in 2002. A few years later he invested in Tesla and eventually became the CEO of the innovative electric automaker. Recently, he purchased Twitter for $44 Billion, after a lot of drama over the acquisition. Since then…

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is cancelling his trip to a galaxy far, far away. Feige has confirmed his “Star Wars” project will not be moving forward. He will instead be focusing on the dozens of MCU films and tv shows currently running and in development. This revelation came during an interview at the Las Vegas premiere of “The Marvels.” When asked about if his long-gestating entry into the “Star Wars” universe would be happening, he responded with a very short and succinct answer. “No.” Feige has been developing the project since at least 2019. “I love that world and…

As part of Netflix’s GeekedWeek, the cast of “The Umbrella Academy” are teasing the show’s fourth and final season. The series is based on graphic novels of the same name written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. The plot revolves around a family of adopted siblings with superpowers. Who seem to find themselves needing to save the world…a lot.   In the teaser for “The Umbrella Academy,” the cast (kind of) tells fans what they can expect from the upcoming season. “It’s the best season yet,” exclaims Ritu Arya (Lila). While Elliot Page (Viktor) gives a much more reserved…

STARZ is giving “Spartacus” fans an unexpected treat- a new 10-episode drama series “Spartacus: House of Ashur.” This upcoming series will see the return of franchise staple Steven S. DeKnight working as showrunner and executive producer. “Spartacus: House of Ashur” will also see the return of Nick Tarabay reprising his role of the titular Ashur. A polarizing character that fans both root for while despising.   According to STARZ, the show is “a history-bending, erotic, thrilling, roller-coaster experience” that builds upon the “Spartacus” series. It will ask, “What if Ashur hadn’t died on Mount Vesuvius at the end of “Spartacus: Vengeance?”…

Filmmaker Justine Bateman posted a no-nonsense breakdown of the AI protections that she thinks are needed to end the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. It’s been no secret that AI technology being used to replace human performers has been a huge sticking point in SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations with AMPTP. And Bateman spelled those concerns out in a post on X (formally Twitter). “Here are the #AI basic needs for a #SAG agreement, from my perspective. (I have not been in the room lately, so this is not reflective of any recent proposals or counterproposals.),” she wrote. “1. Definition of someone playing a “human…

Loaded with sugar, spice, and everything nice, CASETiFY is doing a second line based on the  iconic 90’s cartoon, “The Powerpuff Girls!” The company did a limited-edition release earlier this year but will be partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery once again for the show’s 25th anniversary. The new line includes: “The Powerpuff Girls” Puffer Case Which features Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup on a limited-edition pink case that has their classic heart design as a background. While soft and squishy, this case can protect your phone from anything. Hotline Phone Case If the city is calling you can answer in style…

It’s hard to think of many franchises that have been more lampooned than “Star Wars.” But every parody of George Lucas’ beloved franchise owes a debt to the first spoof, “Hardware Wars.” The MVD Rewind Collection will now be honoring this momentous 1978 short with a shiny new Blu-ray release! “Hardware Wars,” centers around farmboy Fluke Starbucker ( Scott Matthews), who works to master “the Farce” with the aid of the wise Augie “Ben” Doggie (Jeff Hale). When Starbucker sets out to destroy the evil Darph Nader he is joined by the cinnamon bun sporting Princess Anne-Droid (Cindy Furgatch), space mercenary…