Author: Ada Blood

“But like all great power, some wanted it for good, others for evil. And so began the war,” – “Transformers.” On June 4th, Police in Austin, Texas arrested Optimus Prime Blakely who was pulled over driving a car that was reported stolen. He has since been charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.  While there are no reports on the vehicle’s appearance, so there is no telling what this robot in design was cruising around in. But we are willing to bet it wasn’t a red and blue semi-truck. It is also unknown if 37-year-old Optimus Prime Blakely’s name…

The political influences behind Amazon Prime Video’s series “The Boys” is becoming a touchier subject among some fans with each passing season. With the series is starting up it’s fourth season, showrunner Eric Kripke did an interview where he discussed some of his real-world inspirations. Namely that one of the new additions to The Seven, Firecracker, is based on controversial far-right wing politicians.  Kripke was asked what inspired the newest additions to The Seven- Sister Sage and Firecracker. “Sage came out of the conversation of one weakness that Homelander really has is he’s generally surrounded by idiots,” he responded. “And…

Get ready to turn that frown upside down. Writer/director Parker Finn‘s film “Smile” was the surprise horror hit of 2022. Paramount Pictures just released the first terrifying teaser trailer for his follow-up film, “Smile 2.” Finn will once again be writing and directing the upcoming feature. Kyle Gallner will reprise his role as Joel. Starring alongside cast newcomers Naomi Scott (“Anatomy of a Scandal”), Lukas Gage (“Dead Boy Detectives”), and Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Boys”). “Smile” told the story of psychiatrist Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) who witnesses the traumatic death of a patient. Afterwards, she is tormented by people doing horrific…

Amazon MGM Studios is adapting author Andy Weir’s novel “Project Hail Mary” into a feature film. “Die Hart”’s Milana Vayntrub will be joining the cast alongside Ryan Gosling (“The Fall Guy”) and Oscar Nominee Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall“). “Project Hail Mary” tells the story of a middle school science teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling). One day, Ryland wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He also has to complete an interstellar mission to save Earth from an astronomical catastrophe, alone. That is until he meets a mysterious alien who…

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), a labor union representing over 51,000 professional live theater actors/stage managers, has ceased issuing contracts for work on productions in development. This massive decision is due to stalled negotiations between the AEA and the Broadway League over contracts. In January, AEA started contract negotiations with the Broadway League. Unfortunately, the organizations could not agree and the contract expired on February 11th. “We never wanted it to come to this,” Stephen Bogardus, Equity Negotiating Team Chair, said in a statement. “But the wage package put across the table by The Broadway League was just plain unacceptable. Our…

In the summer of 1999, “The Blair Witch Project” became an inescapable cultural phenomenon. The independent film starred Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, and Joshua Leonard. Despite being in one of the most profitable films ever that launched an entire horror sub-genre, the cast were barely scraping by financially.  25 years later, it seems that very little has changed in terms of them being compensated for their work. Casting Call & Contract In August 1997, writer-directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez placed an open call in Backstage under the working title, “The Black Hills Project,” via their Haxan Films production…

Prime Video’s hit show “The Boys” did a delightfully meta promotion for its recently launched 4th season. On June 14th, everyone’s favorite superhero/villain Homelander, did an Ask Me Anything (AMA) thread on Reddit. He spoke with his fellow patriots about everything from Jesus to OnlyFans, to what Jeffrey Epstein was like. Based on a comic book co-created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, “The Boys” follows a group of vigilantes who set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers. Homelander (Antony Starr) runs a group of superheroes called The Seven, owned by Vought International. His leadership style…

After last year’s “Blue Beetle” movie underperformed at the box office, fans thought it was over for Jaime Reyes’ adventures. However, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios haven’t given up on our favorite arthropod, as a new animated series is currently in development. The Creative Team The project has been in the works since earlier this year with Miguel Puga (“The Casagrandes”) set as showrunner and director. The script for the series will be handled by Cristian Martinez (“Women of the Movement”). Angel Manuel Soto and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director and screenwriter of the 2023 film, will executive produce with John…

Listen up, brother! Legendary hall of fame wrestler Hulk Hogan is getting into the beer business. The Hulkster’s new brew is fittingly christened Real American Beer. Just in case you didn’t know what demographic he was trying to appeal to. On June 13th, Hogan posted “Bringing America together one beer at a time, with Real American Beer. Coming to a city near you ?,” to Instagram. The post has a video of him promoting it by making an appearance at another American staple, a Hooters restaurant. The new beer is described as “American-made easy-drinking light lager.” It’s brewed with “100%…

In May of this year, seafood chain Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy. Shortly thereafter, an unlikely hero rushed to its aid. Personality Flavor Flav announced that he went to a location and ordered the entire menu to help save the restaurant. This helped kick off an avalanche of online support with the hashtag SaveTheBiscuits. Flav is now teaming up with the company to announce the return of Crabfest! “We love seeing our fans show up and rally for us, so when Flavor Flav reached out, we answered the call and invited him to join us in reminding fans we’re here…