Author: Ada Blood

Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (“Up in the Air”) will be making her directorial debut with Netflix’s “Woman of the Hour.” The streamer just dropped the first teaser trailer, and it’s promising to be an eerie, true-crime ride. The trailer shows Sheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick) on the date from hell in a tacky tropical-themed bar. There are awkward silences, he tenses at her laughter and has some seemingly misplaced aggression. When her date orders another round without checking with her, she signals to the waitress that she’s in trouble. Sheryl is on high alert when her date insists on walking her back…

Netflix has announced the subject for season 3 of the Ryan Murphy co-created series “Monster.” The show’s third season will center around American serial killer Ed Gein who will be played by Charlie Hunnam (“”Sons of Anarchy,” “Pacific Rim”). The announcement was made during a promotional event for the upcoming second season, which focuses on Lyle and Erik Menendez and the murder of their parents.  Ed Gein Gein will be the second Wisconsin-based serial killer featured on “Monster,” following Jeffrey Dahmer in the first season. Gein became infamous in the 1950s when police discovered that he had killed multiple people…

The upcoming comedy “Brothers” has gotten its first trailer and it’s as bizarre as you’d expect. It’s directed by Max Barbakow (“Palm Springs”) from a story by Etan Cohen (“Tropic Thunder,” “Idiocracy”) and a script by Macon Blair (“The Toxic Avenger”). The Premise The film tells the story of a reformed criminal (Josh Brolin) whose attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother (Peter Dinklage). The pair end up on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother (Glenn Close) along the way. Will…

Director James Cameron will be taking a break from the world of “Avatar” for a little bit. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has bought the rights to adapt Charles Pellegrino‘s upcoming book “Ghosts of Hiroshima.” He plans to adapt that and Pellegrino’s 2015 book “Last Train From Hiroshima.” Both books use the voices of bomb survivors and the new science of forensic archaeology to write a detailed account of the bombing of Hiroshima. Along with the horrific aftermath for two days in August 1945, that changed humanity forever. Pellegrino uses eyewitness accounts from people who experienced the explosions firsthand, Japanese civilians on…

Mondo is launching a new line called Mondo Squads, which will feature your favorite crews with swappable accessories. For their first Mondo Squad release the company will be doing the 90s Nickelodeon classic “Aaahh!! Real Monsters.” In celebration of the show’s 30th anniversary.  “Aaahh!! Real Monsters,” will have a 3 figure set available in both regular and deluxe exclusive editions. The latter is restricted to 1000 units, and includes special features like Bonsty, Zimbo, and the Open Mouth Krumm!  “Aaahh!! Real Monsters,” Sets Include: Pre-orders for both editions begin Tuesday, September 17 at noon CT here. Regular editions will sell…

Actor/musician Donald Glover wants to put the fun back into “Star Wars” with his upcoming “Lando” project. Glover is writing the film with his brother and frequent collaborator Stephen Glover. He’ll also reprise his role as the smooth-talking, cape-wearing Lando Calrissian. “Lando” During a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Glover was asked what he wanted to bring to his “Star Wars” movie. “I just want it to be fun,” he replied. “Like, as a Star Wars fan myself, like I think it’s important that there just needs to be more fun being had. It’s very hard to have…

We’re just going to start by ripping this band-aid off, no, there are no plans to make “Goonies 2.” Despite reports earlier this week a sequel to the Richard Donner-directed classic is not in any form of development. On September 6th, The Sun reported “Goonies 2” had been greenlit, and was actively being developed. “The Goonies reboot has been talked about for a long time but it’s finally been given the green light to go ahead,” an unidentified source told the outlet. “The plan is to start developing the ideas for the follow up next summer, with a possible release…

Wētā Workshop has just announced the release of its upcoming hobbit life sim “Tales of the Shire” is delayed until 2025. The game was originally slated for release on September 22nd, to coincide with Hobbit Day, an annual celebration for “The Lord of the Rings” fans to mark the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. “All of us here at Weta Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world,” the company announced on X (formally Twitter). “When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want…

Music and pop culture icon Dolly Parton is adding to her every expanding empire with a new line of wines! The Dolly Wines line consists of three new wines that are sure to help you (assuming you’re 21 or older) unwind after your 9 to 5. What a way to make a livin eh? “Dolly Wines are a gift from me, to you,” Parton said about the release. “Whether you’re sharing stories around the table, simply relaxing in the garden, or gathering with loved ones for the holiday, there’s a little sparkle in every bottle that is designed to bring…

Despite its reputation, Friday the 13th may be a new favorite holiday for donut lovers. Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen or 16-count Minis at regular price. Deeming the event “Lucky Friday the 13th.” However, Lucky Friday 13-cent donuts are only available at participating shops with a limit of one dozen per customer in-shop. You can also use the promo code “13” the company’s website when ordering online for pickup or delivery with the app. You can find a Krispy Kreme location closest to you here. The…