Author: Mary Anne Butler

Before you ask, no, it’s NOT going to be during the Super Bowl. Which is pretty surprising, all things considered. Yes, the first trailer for Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will be premiering during “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, February 4th. This news comes from the official ABC press site, which lists the schedule for the morning show. Matt Shakman (“WandaVision“) directs. Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us“) will play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown,” “Mission: Impossible“) is Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things,” “Gladiator II“) is Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear“) is Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner (“Ozark,” “The…

We’re sorry to report Netflix’s “The Sandman” series will not be getting a third season. The show, which was based on the comic character, originally premiered in 2022 on the streaming service. It took the majority of it’s cues from the Vertigo (later DC Comics) title largely written by Neil Gaiman.“’The Sandman’ series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,” showrunner Allan Heinberg said in a statement. “We are extremely grateful to Netflix…

The saga of the Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon, aka the Star Wars hotel, is coming to a close. After costing Disney an estimated $1 billion, the ‘failed’ immersive experience has lain dormant since it’s closure in September of 2023. Questions have been raised about what the massive building would be used for now. The decor and styling is all still in place, so why leave it unused? That’s where a new report comes in. According to The Wrap who claims numerous sources, the former hotel will be converted to offices, to be used by the Imagineering team. Which is kind of…

This morning, Netflix teased their upcoming slate of movies, tv shows, and other special offerings. The main highlights for us, in no particular order, including the following: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the 3rd Benoit Blanc tale will star Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. It’ll be hitting the streamer sometime in the fall of 2025. “Squid Game” 3rd and Final Season The final season of hit international series “Squid Game” will hit…

Critical Role is doing a special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons livestream this week as a fundraiser for the ongoing Los Angeles wildfire relief fund. It’ll be a livestream featuring the Bells Hells cast. Described as a non-canon adventure, the campaign will be “shaped by YOUR donations.” Learn more and donate now here: critrole.com/CRFLovesLA

Noah Hawley‘s (“Legion,” “Fargo“) upcoming entry into the “Alien” franchise could be really interesting. We have high hopes for the series, which will be coming to Hulu (and Disney+) next year. A new teaser for “Alien: Earth” was just released during an AFL match, and while it doesn’t show a lot, there is so much style there!Also, we know “Alien: Earth” takes place two years before the action in “Alien.” When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s…

Following the additional allegations against author Neil Gaiman, Dark Horse has announced they will no longer produce, publish, and sell his works. This means the long-awaited “Anansi Boys” comic collection is cancelled. Dark Horse announced the news via their social media this morning.

This just in-“Barbarian” filmmaker Zach Cregger will be the next director to tackle “Resident Evil.” Let’s remember mere months following the final film installment starring Milla Jovovich, there was immediate talk of rebooting the franchise. We’re hearing this will focus more on the horror elements. Constantin Film, who still own the film rights for the property since the 1990s, will produce this reboot along with PlayStation Productions. A bidding war is already happening, which such reported players as Netflix and Warner Bros. Pictures apparently vying for the undead film.We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

This just in-HBO’s on again off again now for real this time on again series “Lanterns” has just cast a pretty big piece of the puzzle. Ulrich Thomsen will reportedly be playing Sinestro, one of the most formidable villains in the Green Lantern universe. The series will center on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler). Kelly Macdonald (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”) as Sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as cowboy William Macon, and Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe.This story is developing..

Boy do we have some news today! Right on the heels of learning about what filmmaker Robert Eggers is working on next- a period piece called “WEREWULF”- we get word of another project. Apparently, Eggers will be directing a long-rumored sequel to “Labyrinth” for TriStar. Note, this is a SEQUEL, not a remake, reboot, or reimagining.This is the third director attached to the sequel. Previously, “Alien: Romulus” helmer Fede Álvarez was working on one. Then in 2017, “Scott Derrickson (“Doctor Strange,” “The Black Phone”) was going to direct from a script by (his now wife) Maggie Levin.Eggers will write the…