Author: Mary Anne Butler

This just in- the long-rumored 3rd entry into the “Gremlins” film franchise is a go! Chris Columbus (“Home Alone,” “Harry Potter”), who wrote the original film which was directed by Joe Dante, will direct. Columbus will also exec produce alongside Steven Spielberg. According to reports, Toby Halbrooks and Carl Ellsworth wrote a prior draft of the project. Columbus, Zach Lipovsky, and Adam Stein are credited as handling the current version, but none of that is final yet. “Few titles are as beloved and iconic as Gremlins, and we’re beyond excited to bring it back for both lifelong fans and a whole…

A new trailer for season 2 of Disney+’s “Percy Jackson & The Olympians” is here!Based on the books by Rick Riordan, season 2 will see Percy (Walker Scobell), Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and their frienemy Clarisse (Dior Goodjohn) sailing into the Sea of Monsters on a quest to save Camp Halfbllod and rescue Grover (Aryan Simhadri). We’ll also meet Tyson (Daniel Diemer) the Cyclops, and Thalia (Tamara Smart). “After Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save…

“Remember, remember, the 5th of November…” While the rhyme regarding Guy Fawkes predates the “V for Vendetta” graphic novel by a good, oh, 380 years, it wasn’t until the live action film hit in 2005 that EVERYONE knew the stanza. As it is 2025, that means James McTeigue’s film is celebrating it’s 20 year anniversary. And what better way than a theatrical return? Based on the graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd, “V for Vendetta” starred Hugo Weaving as V, Natalie Portman as Evey, John Hurt as Adam Sutler, and Stephen Fry as Deitrich. Following…

THIS JUST IN- News 90s kids will LOVE!! Oscar winner Brendan Fraser will be reuniting with co-star Rachel Weisz for a new “The Mummy!” The pair played Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan O’ Connell (respectively) in 1999’s “The Mummy,” and 2001’s “The Mummy Returns.” (Fraser reprised his role in “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” Weisz didn’t.) Original film producer Sean Daniel, who produced the previous films with his late partner James Jacks, is also returning for this project. Radio Silence, the filmmaking team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, will direct for Universal Pictures. David Coggeshall is writing the…

We’re still not sure how we feel about “Sesame Street” getting picked up by Netflix. The PBS perennial had previously been hosted by HBO, which was the first time in the franchise’s history it was housed on a pay-for service. There was a time when “Sesame Street” was an important teaching tool for children across the world. Of course, this was before the advent of smartphones and even internet in every home, but it’s cultural impact should never be ignored. The series has a new home at Netflix, and the streaming giant released a trailer for the upcoming season. “Season…

Ryan Murphy’s perennial franchise “American Horror Story” is returning for a 13th season. We know what you’re asking, because us too. How the hell has THAT show had 13 seasons?! Oh, that’s NOT your question? Maybe you’re wondering about the cast? Well, we’ve got that news, too! In a post shared to Murphy’s production company account, the cast for season 13 was revealed. Expect to see returning regulars Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange.And, new for this season- multi Grammy winning artist Ariana Grande. No word on…

The end for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is almost here, and the streaming giant has released a new trailer for the 5th and final season of the series. The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The…

This just in- Legendary Pictures is tapping into another classic science fiction franchise for a whole new audience. According to reports, the studio is eyeing the return of space hero Buck Rogers. Zeb Wells, who wrote the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ flick “Deadpool VS Wolverine,” is penning the script for a “Buck Rogers” film. The character was first introduced in 1928 in “Armageddon 2419 A.D.,” a novella by Philip Francis Nowlan. In the 70s,  Gil Gerard starred across two seasons of NBC’s “Buck Rogers.” Back in 2017, there was a heated fight for the rights to the character and franchise. Following…

This just in-an official Bundy family reunion has been announced for 2026. No, it’s not a revival or a reboot of “Married…with Children.” But it IS a reunion of the original cast for a worthy cause. Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino are coming together to raise money for the Race to Erase MS organization. Attendees of An Evening with The Bundys: The Married with Children Cast Reunion “can expect never-before-heard stories, rare behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs as the Bundys relive their most outrageous and iconic memories together.”  The show originally ran for an impressive 11 seasons, from April 1987 to…

Two bits of news from the world of “Doctor Who.” The first isn’t great, but has a silver lining. The second is more of a positive note, but won’t make you forget the first thing. Disney+ is ending their official partnership with long-running science fiction children’s series “Doctor Who” after the premiere of spinoff “The War Between the Land and the Sea.” BUT, following that, the BBC will pick up the franchise again. And, Russell T. Davies is working on writing an all-new Christmas special for the series that’ll air in 2026. “We’d like to thank Disney+ for being terrific…