Author: Mary Anne Butler

We are so sad to share the news that one of our favorite TV host personalities, Padma Lakshmi, will no longer be hosting culinary competition series, “Top Chef.” The hit show is right towards the end of their 20th season, and have already been renewed for season 21. Lakshmi, who is an accomplished author as well as mother and model, has been with the program for 17 years. She made the announcement via her Instagram: Her program for Hulu, “Taste the Nation,” just returned for its second season to much international critical acclaim. Lakshmi was also named one of TIME…

Sounds like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s involvement with the “Fast & Furious” franchise isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Johnson will reportedly be reprising the role of Luke Hobbs in yet another spinoff of the popular ‘family’ saga. This film will not be a sequel to “Hobbs & Shaw,” nor, reportedly, a direct spinoff of “Fast X.” Instead, sources say, it’ll be its own contained story, based on a screenplay by Chris Morgan. Johnson himself confirmed the news. “Fast X” is currently in theaters now.

This just in-Danny Masterson, star of FOX’s “That ’70s Show,” has been formally convicted on two counts of forcible rape. With this, he faces a sentence of 30 years to life. This story is developing…

This just in-Disney’s NEXT live-action adaptation of a beloved animated film, “Moana,” has found its’ director. Thomas Kail, Tony-winning director of Broadway favorite “Hamilton,” will helm the film for the House of Mouse. We already know Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be reprising his demi-god role of Maui for the live-action, as well as acting as an executive producer via his Seven Bucks banner. Original “Moana” screenwriter Jared Bush is also writing this version, along with Dana Ledoux Miller. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other “Moana” news.

FINALLY- TBS’s “Miracle Workers” season 4 has a new release date. This time, the action will take place in the apocalypse! Think “Mad Max” and “Fallout,” with some familiar set pieces, costumes, and cars. The series which stars Steve Buscemi and Daniel Radcliffe had been delayed earlier this year. Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni and Jon Bass are also returning. “End Times” will see the characters living  “in a dystopian future full of radioactive mutants, killer robots and a tyrannical homeowner’s association with outrageous annual fees.” Sounds….charming! According to the show’s official social media, season 4 of “Miracle Workers” will premiere July…

Netflix’s hit anthology series “Black Mirror” is returning for a 6th season. This morning, we got not only a trailer, but a release date as well. Confirmed cast for this round includes Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thornton, Ben Barnes, Clara Rugaard, Daniel Portman, Danny Ramirez, Himesh Patel, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Monica Dolan, Myha’la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Rory Culkin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel Blenkin, and Zazie Beetz. Netflix also dropped descriptions for all 5 episodes of season 6: JOAN IS AWFUL An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming…

It’s been a minute since we talked positively about Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of “The Wheel of Time.” While season one wasn’t exactly what we were hoping for, we will agree the casting for certain roles has been spot on. This is why the current rumored addition of Shohreh Aghdashloo is pretty exciting. You’ll no doubt recognize Aghdashloo from her genre work in series like “The Expanse,” “Star Trek Beyond,” and “Mass Effect.” Or perhaps her Oscar nominated turn in “House of Sand and Fog.” She’s also chatted with “Wheel of Time” showrunner Rafe Judkins on Twitter a time or…

This just in- That live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” adaptation has at long last found it’s stars! Mason Thames (“The Black Phone”) will play Hiccup, and Nico Parker (“The Last of Us”) will play Astrid! Dean DeBlois will direct. Universal has already dated the picture for a March 14h, 2025 release. Filming is expected to kickoff this summer.

We need to tell you a story about how Tony Hawk kickflipped some important “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” news. As you’ll no doubt know, Seth Rogen’s upcoming “TMNT” animated film recently received a trailer, which has been making the rounds in theaters. Hawk kinda sorta spilled the beans about two-time Oscar winning composer (and Nine Inch Nails frontman) Trent Reznor’s involvement with the film. Following Hawk’s reveal, the film’s director Jeff Rowe confirmed the news on Twitter. “Well now that my teenage hero Tony Hawk has leaked that my music heroes are doing this I can add that…

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” continues to be one of the more anticipated films of the year. We’re not quite sure why, but there is something compelling about each of the teasers and trailers we’ve seen so far. Maybe it’s the color palette, maybe it’s the attention to detail (when Barbie steps out of her shoes, her feet maintain that signature tiptoe point). Or maybe it’s all Kate McKinnon as the Crazy Barbie. WHO KNOWS.In THIS trailer, Barbie and Ken get arrested, after she understandably throws a punch at a jerk who slaps her plastic ass. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as…