Author: Mary Anne Butler

Multi Emmy winner Peter Dinklage has some understandable concerns about Disney’s upcoming live-action retelling of the classic tale “Snow White.” The actor referred to the use of Snow White’s companions- dwarves- as part of a “fucking backwards story.” Dinklage was a guest on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast when the topic came up. “Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White — but you’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing…

This just in- author Rick Riordan WILL INDEED write the pilot episode for Disney+’s adaptation of the “Percy Jackson” book series! The news was announced by Riordan himself earlier today. He’ll be penning the pilot along with Jon Steinberg, who will oversee the series.We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news.

We are delighted to share the news that three brand new “Star Wars” games are on the way! Lucasfilm Games is teaming up with Electronic Arts. We know one title will be another installment in the Star Wars Jedi franchise. There will also be a strategy game. And, a first-person shooter. All three are currently in development at Respawn Entertainment. Vice President of Lucasfilm Games Douglas Reilly said of the news: “We are excited to continue working with the superbly talented teams at Respawn. They have demonstrated excellence in telling epic Star Wars stories along with best-in-class gameplay across different genres and we are looking…

Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” release is drawing ever closer. The Warner Bros. Pictures film stars Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, and reportedly has the longest running time of any Bat-film to date. It also has the…distinction…of inspiring bat-shaped pizzas from Little Caesars.Announced by the chain, hungry guests can as of today, pick up Bat pizzas, aka Calzony. “Anyone can now bring superhero vibes to pizza night by trying the new ‘The Batman’ Calzony,” Chief Marketing Officer for Little Caesar’s Jeff Klein said. “It’s the most delicious part of our partnership with the upcoming film ‘The Batman.'” This bat-shaped product features…

We are delighted to share the news that yes, long-running cooking competition series “Top Chef” will return in 2022. Cook, author, and show host Padma Lakshmi confirmed the news. Returning to Houston, Top Chef season 19 will also use the revolving table of judges made of previous contestants and winners. Tiffany Derry, Hung Huynh, Stephanie Izard, Melissa King, Kristen Kish, Kwame Onwuachi, Sam Talbot, Brooke Williamson, and Claudette Zepeda are set to appear, with more names coming. Chef and judge Tom Colicchio also shared the news. Season 18 was unique, in that the series continued to film during the pandemic.…

In case you were wondering why the heck American novelist Stephen King was trending this morning, we have an answer! Turns out the celebrated author has a new book coming out later this year. There was even an official excerpt from it released by publishing house Simon & Schuster. “What could you write that would make you happy?” said King in a statement about the new tome. “As if my imagination had been waiting for the question to be asked, I saw a vast deserted city — deserted but alive. I saw the empty streets, the haunted buildings, a gargoyle head…

We can totally understand if you forgot Disney+ was working on “Moana The Series.” It’ll be an animated continuation of the Princess of Motunui’s adventures following her 2016 film. David G. Derrick Jr. will direct.Disney Animation officially announced the news in a Twitter post over the weekend. Derrick Jr. was a story artist on “Moana,” as well as Disney’s “The Lion King” (2019), “Raya and the Last Dragon,” and “Encanto.” This will be his directorial debut. No release date or casting information is known yet. We’re hoping at the very least, Auli’i Cravalho will return to voice the title character.You…

Imagine you’re working in your local Guitar Center (or mom and pop shop). It’s a totally normal day, kids are convincing their parents to buy them drums or a keyboard. That guy you always see at the local coffee shop open mic night is hanging up flyers. Maybe you’re restocking strings, maybe you’re rehanging the “No Stairway” sign. But then, some dude decides to really mess up your day by stealing a guitar. Not by credit card fraud or fake bills, either. Guy literally stuffed a 60th anniversary ’59 Gibson Les Paul guitar down his pants. In the provided security…

We are so very sorry to share the news that fashion designer and icon Manfred Thierry Mugler has passed away. The news was announced by Mugler’s official Instagram account on Sunday January 23rd, 2022. Well known for his incredible haut couture designs, Mugler has dressed everyone. A small (yet INCREDIBLE) of Mugler’s work is immortalized in this New York Times piece which highlights the designer’s 20th anniversary showcase. No cause was given for his passing. He was 73.

This just in- it would appear that Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“10 Cloverfield Lane,” “Birds of Prey”) is headed to a galaxy far, far away. Reports indicate she’s joining Disney+’s upcoming “Star Wars” adjacent series “Ahsoka.” Fun fact- Winstead’s partner Ewan McGregor is ALSO in a “Star Wars” project. [Editor’s note: guys. this is a joke. We know he’s Obi Wan Kenobi.] We know we say this every time there’s an awesome actress added to a Lucasfilm title, but hear us out: what if Mara Jade?! Anyhow, this news was first reported by THR. No further details were available.