Author: Mary Anne Butler

This is one of those strange stories we had to make sure we were reading correctly. Thankfully, we have some experts in home/physical media like DigitalBits to lean on in times like this. According to them, the Walt Disney Company has officially relinquished their vast physical media empire over to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, who will now handle marketing and distribution of any releases going forward. “As part of this deal, Sony will market, sell, and distribute new Disney releases plus catalog titles on physical media (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, etc.) to consumers through retailers and distributors in the…

If you are at all a fan of animation and/or Pokémon, you should do yourself a favor at watch “Pokémon Concierge” on Netflix. It’s adorable, a celebration of stop motion animation, and absolutely something we’re happy to announce is getting more episodes!“I am happy to let you know that we are now working on the new episodes for ‘Pokémon Concierge!’” director Iku Ogawa said. “Life at the Pokémon Resort continues. Please look forward to it! Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!”You can watch the series on Netflix now. We’ll let you know when the…

Sure, maybe the world of themed cookbooks is getting a little crowded, but, as someone who really enjoys such things, BRING IT ON! The newest entry already has several official and unofficial cookbooks out there. That said, this one is a little bit different. After all, what’s a Dungeons & Dragons campaign without stopping in a tavern and sampling the local liquid libations? So, introducing a new book by Andrew Wheeler- Puncheons and Flagons: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cocktail Book [A Cocktail and Mocktail Recipe Book]! [The official description reads:] Complement any game night with 75 deliciously clever Dungeons…

As you’ve probably noticed over the years, we are avid collectors of Beeline Creative’s incredible line of Geeki Tikis. From Star Wars to Star Trek, Lord of the Rings to Beetlejuice, there’s a ceramic mug for pretty much every fandom. Which is what brings us to today’s reveal, a 4-piece collection inspired by Disney’s classic Haunted Mansion attraction. All 4 are expected to start shipping in June of 2024. You can preorder them now from Entertainment Earth. Hitchhiking Ghosts 38oz Beware of the Hitchhiking Ghosts! The trio of Phineas, Ezra, and Gus have left the graveyard and are ready to…

After what feels like forever, we have an official look at Eli Roth’s upcoming “Borderlands” movie. According to Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox who makes the “Borderlands” video games, the trailer will drop tomorrow. The film stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jack Black as Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Tannis, Kevin Hart as “Borderlands 2” character Roland (described as a skilled ex-soldier turned mercenary), Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu as Krieg, and Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina.  “Chernobyl” scribe Craig Mazin wrote the most recent “Borderlands” script for the Lionsgate release.We do know that Pitchford confirmed Roth’s film would NOT be “identical” to the existing in-game universe, which was interesting. Yeah, it does kinda look like “Holes,” doesn’t…

This just in-Prime Video’s long rumored “Blade Runner” series just took one giant Replicant step forward. Jonatha Van Tulleken (“Misfits,” “Shogun”) will direct, taking over duties from Jeremy Podeswa, who was previously announced as helming the first two episodes. Production woes for the show have been ongoing, as filming start dates was pushed back from October of 2023 to April of 2024. Also, the series has moved from Belfast, Ireland to Prague,  the Czech Republic.This story is developing…

This just in- multi-talented actress/singer/dancer/activist Vanessa Williams will lead the West End musical based on “The Devil Wears Prada.” Sir Elton John wrote the music for the new show with lyrics by Shaina Taub, and book by Kate Wetherhead. Jerry Mitchell will direct, as well as handle the choreography. Williams will play Miranda Priestly. Based on the 2006 film written by Aline Brosh McKenna, which was based on the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger, “The Devil Wears Prada” follows a young, fresh-out-of-school student who lands every fashion-obsessed person’s job as the assistant to the biggest magazine editor in the game. The film starred Anne…

The mid to late 90s were a strange time for fantasy films. The tried and true Disney Princess formula was beginning to fall by the wayside, and more ‘realistic’ and ‘modern’ takes were all the rage. This is where 20th Century Fox’s version of “Cinderella” comes into play. “It changed the way I saw the world,” Barrymore said about the film. “I don’t think I would be the same person without giving a spin on what we think a princess is supposed to be.” Starring Drew Barrymore as the titular cinder girl, “Ever After” trades the classic fairy godmother for…

As you may have noticed, we are VERY into “Dune” around here. From Frank Herbert’s seminal work of science fiction, David Lynch’s classic 1984 feature film version, Bill Sienkiewicz’s amazing comics for Marvel- all the way up to Denis Villeneuve’s incredible “Dune Part One,” and the soon-to-be-released “Dune Part Two.” (The less said about the SYFY mini serieseseseses the better.)Which brings us to Factory Entertainment’s newest items- a tin lunch box featuring classic “Dune” artwork, and a limited-edition Crysknife, ala Lynch’s film. The Factory Entertainment team studied the original props and created a 3d model that perfectly captures the nuances…

The backhalf of Prime Video’s animated series “Invincible” is coming next month! Created by Robert Kirkman, the popular series has already been renewed for a third season. The first half of season two aired back in November. Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons star.Season 2 Part 2 hits Prime Video March 14th, 2024. WHO’S FUNERAL IS BEING TEASED?!