Author: Mary Anne Butler

We are very sorry to share the news that Oscar and Tony nominated actress Melinda Dillon has passed away. Arguably best known for her role as Ralphie’s mom in the classic film “A Christmas Story,” Dillon had been a working actress since 1963. In Steven Spielberg’s iconic “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” Dillon played Jillian, mother of Barry and witnesser of the bright lights in the sky. Her beautiful performance received an Oscar nomination for her work in the film.Melinda Dillon’s family confirmed the sad news. She passed away on January 9th, at the age of 83.

It looks like filming for season 1 of Disney+’s upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has wrapped! The live-action series will reintroduce the characters from Rick Riordan’s novels all about Percy Jackson, aka Perseus, living in the modern world. Riordan is VERY involved with the series, and has been nothing but excited and supportive of the project. This morning, he shared a very special video message from series star Walker Scobell, who plays Percy. Apparently filming has officially wrapped! The cast for the show includes Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Megan Mullally as Mrs.…

This just in-it looks like “Gladiator 2,” the sequel to Ridley Scott’s historic epic, has secured a release date. And it’s way sooner than we were expecting! Paramount Pictures has carved out November 22nd, 2024 for the sequel.This story is developing…

We don’t want to alarm you “Halo” fans, but longtime 343 Industries producer Kiki Wolfkill may no longer be working for the company. As pointed out by Video Game Chronicle, Wolfkill’s LinkedIn profile indicates she left 343, where she has been head of Halo transmedia, sometime in January 2023. This story is developing…

It’s that time of year again! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the list of 2023 nominees vying for induction. As always, fans get to vote for who you’d like to see make the class, but they may not be who actually gets in. The nominees this year, in no particular order, include: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. Fans can vote for their 5 favorite artists/bands daily here.…

This just in-“Logan” helmer James Mangold may be directing a pretty amazing project for DC Studios. You may recall the big news with the WB comic book arm’s “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters” projects reveal from earlier this week. While there was a lot to be excited about, we’re REALLY interested in the new “Swamp Thing” movie.Mangold’s next release is a little film called “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” is reportedly in talks with DC Studios to helm the horror film.This actually makes sense, considering he tweeted this iconic image of Swamp Thing after the slate reveal. This…

If you’ve been looking forward to new Mike Judge, Greg Daniels classics like “King of the Hill,” we’ve got some pretty good news for you! The revival/continuation of the popular FOX animated series is headed to Hulu for a 14th season. Seasons 1-13 will also be available to stream via Hulu.Reportedly, the show’s original voice cast, sans the late Brittaney Murphy, are returning. So expect to hear Judge, Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, and Lauren Tom. “I’m so lucky to have been a part of this show from the very beginning and couldn’t be more excited to…

If you’ve wanted more Amazons and Themyscira, we have some great news for you! One of the surprise announcements during DC Studios’ “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters” press conference was a Wonder Woman prequel series, all about Paradise Island and the Amazons. The story will actually take place BEFORE Diana’s birth, and give us an idea of how this society came about. Will we see the whole Queen Hippolyta Ares/Mars/Hercules thing? Diana’s brother, Jason? Or maybe even the Golden Age reason the Amazons wear those bracelets? Who knows! “This is a ‘Game of Thrones’-type story about Themyscira/Paradise Island, home of the…

Honestly, we’re a little surprised to read this quote from DC Studios co-head James Gunn. Sure, it COULD be true, but considering what a mess “The Flash” has been, how could it possibly be good? We’re speaking of course about Andy Muschietti’s much troubled DC Comics film starring Ezra Miller. Some of the issues plaguing the production don’t really mean it’ll be bad, but, we’re doubtful. During a major press conference to discuss the future of WB’s DC Studios, Gunn commented about the film. Not only is it still coming out, but Gunn said it is “probably one of the…

Yes, today is going to be VERY heavy on the DC Studios news. The reason? A press conference which laid out the first part of the relaunched DCEU. Called “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters,” think of this like how Marvel Studios does their phases. Co-heads of the newly launched DC Studios James Gunn and Peter Safran spoke about the big power players- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing- as well as tackling questions. Like wtf with “Batgirl” and “The Flash.”“I saw the movie, and there are a lot of incredibly talented people in front of and behind the camera on…