Author: Mary Anne Butler

“The Fully Monty” is one of those quintessential films from the late 90s. Even if you’ve never seen it, you KNOW part of the gist. After more than 25 years, FX has developed a limited series sequel of the iconic movie. Original cast members Robert Carlyle as Gaz, Mark Addy as Dave, Steve Huison as Lomper, Tom Wilkinson as Gerald, Paul Barber as Horse, and Hugo Speer as Guy have all returned. Lesley Sharp (Jean) and Wim Snape (Nathan) are also on cast. Simon Beaufoy, who wrote the original “The Full Monty” screenplay, has also returned to pen this one, along…

Okay, so…who woulda thought we’d still be talking about the “Fast & Furious” franchise 22 years later, because new films were coming? Sure, the “Family” has come back together for a 10th and 11th movie, but what about a 12th?While doing red carpet press for “Fast X” in Rome, star Vin Diesel sorta kinda said we’re getting a 12th. “Going into making this movie, the studio asked if this could be a two-parter,” Diesel said. “And after the studio saw this one, they said, ‘Could you make “Fast X,” the finale, a trilogy?’” Co-star Michelle Rodriguez was quick to comment…

Anytime a new superhero film in on the horizon, you can bet there will be rumors. Hell, even when there ISN’T an actual movie on the docket, you get those ‘sites’ who claim a reboot or whatever is in the works, with their own picks for stars. Since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the newly created comic arm of Warner Bros. Pictures- DC Studios- we’ve at least gotten some clarification as to what projects are coming. Things like….”Superman: Legacy.” Gunn himself is writing and directing the film, which will feature a new actor as Kal-El, aka Clark Kent,…

This just in-it would appear Williem Dafoe is the latest actor to join Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice 2” film! The 4-time Oscar nominee will join previously confirmed stars Michael Keaton, Winona Rider, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux. No one is quite sure who Dafoe will be playing, but we’re kind of hoping he’ll be something of a demonologist himself. Burton will direct the followup to his cult-classic 1988 film. Danny Elfman is returning as composer. “Beetlejuice 2” currently has a release date of September 6th, 2024. We’ll keep you updated on this and other news.

This just in- Monica Bellucci is the latest name to join Tim Burton’s long-gestating “Beetlejuice 2.” The sequel will see the return of stars Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton (as Lydia and the Ghost with the Most). Oscar-winning composer Danny Elfman and comedy legend Catherine O’Hara are also involved. We also know “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega will be involved, as Lydia’s daughter. Justin Theroux is also on cast, but no one knows who he’ll be playing yet. Bellucci (“The Matrix,” “Brotherhood of the Wolf,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) will reportedly be playing Beetlejuice’s wife. We really can’t wait to see…

Hallelujah- the surprise second season of Prime Video’s “Good Omens” has an official release date! Starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant as angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley (respectively), the show is based on the book by the late great Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. We are so very excited to share the official release date and keyart! “Good Omens” returns July 28th, 2023. Season 1 is currently streaming on Prime Video. You can of course also pick up the original book from Amazon now.

Are you ready to return to the world of Panem? Susan Collins’ landmark YA “The Hunger Games” series was a hit, both in book and film form. So, it shouldn’t be surprising a revisit to such a world would happen. Collins’ 4th book set in the dystopian world, “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” was released in 2020. A scant three years later, we’re getting a big studio adaptation. Like it’s source material, this film will tell the story of young Coriolanus Snow (later President Snow, who matches wills with Katniss Everdeen). It’s early in the days of The Capitol.…

This just in-it would appear CBS has uncanceled “S.W.A.T.,” after series star Shemar Moore spent most of the weekend urging them to reconsider. The show is getting a 7th season, which will be it’s final season. “We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T. and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year,” President, CBS Entertainment, and Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, Amy Reisenbach said in a joint statement. “S.W.A.T. has aired for six seasons on CBS and garnered a devoted following.…

Hey, it happens- a book series gets optioned for a film, and fans wait with bated breath to see how accurate the resulting movie is. As we learned with the first “Meg” film starring Jason Statham, the results were…disappointing. Warner Bros. Pictures *did* deliver exactly what the early trailers promised- a giant CGI megalodon wrecking havoc, matching wits with Satham’s Jonas. But any/all similarities to Steve Alten’s books kinda stopped there. We had hoped “Meg 2: The Trench” might correct that trajectory, but the first trailer says that isn’t happening. Wu Jing joins Statham this time around, as well as…

We’re as surprised as anyone Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses” ended up being a semi hit. The House of Mouse gambled big on the return of controversial star Tim Allen to the modern holiday classic. A second season of the show was ordered last year, and more news about whats to come has been slowly trickling out. Like Tracy Morgan joining the cast as another important holiday figure- the Easter Bunny! We’re not sure exactly how big or small Morgan’s role will be at this point. We will again see Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,…