Author: Mary Anne Butler

We’re no’t exactly sure why we love Netflix’s glass-blowing competition series “Blown Away” so much, but we do. The show celebrates the talent and artistry that goes into traditional (and modern) glass blowing. Hosted by Nick Uhas with Resident Evaluator and Glass Master Katherine Gray, we can’t recommend the series enough. Luckily for fans, a third season is on the way. This morning, the streaming giant released a trailer for it. “Blown Away” seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix now. Season 3 will hit July 22nd, 2022.

Mattel has just revealed their official David Bowie “Life on Mars” Barbie, and we LOVE IT. Based on the iconic music video direct by the late great Mick Rock, the red hair and powder blue suit Bowie phase is captured here with classic Barbie style. She’s a special release timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s “Hunky Dory” album.You can pre-order Bowie Barbie from Entertainment Earth now. She’s even got the two-toned platforms!!! David Bowie Barbie Doll 2 – Life On Mars? This Barbie doll models an authentic replica of the bespoke powder-blue suit Bowie wore in the…

This just in-sounds like Kyle MacLachlan (“Dune,” “Twin Peaks”) has joined the cast of Amazon’s upcoming “Fallout” live-action series. Xelia Mendes-Jones and Aaron Moten were also included in the initial report from Variety.”Westworld” co-creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan developed the series, based on the hit video game franchise. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner will serve as showrunners, and are executive producing. We already knew Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins had been tapped for lead roles. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

This just in-the next “Ghostbusters” live-action film will likely bow in the winter holiday season in 2023. The film, which is currently using the working title “Firehouse,” will again be written and directed by Jason Reitman, son of the late great Ivan Reitman. We heard a little bit about the “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” sequel while attending Sony Pictures’ ECTO-Fest earlier this month. The film will reportedly take place in New York City, at the iconic headquarters- The Fire House. This likely release date was first reported by THR.At present, the untitled sequel will hit theaters on December 20th, 2023.We’ll let you…

After what fees like forever, we finally have our first teaser for the upcoming “Hocus Pocus 2” film. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy have reunited for this highly anticipated Disney+ Original Movie. The live-action, long awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem!There was an official poster released this morning, which confirmed the film’s release date. “It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to…

It sure feels like we’re not fully recovered from Star Wars Celebration 2022 yet, but here comes 2023’s tickets. Announced during the convention in May, dates for the next installment of ReedPop’s event is going international. The next Celebration will take place April 7th-10th, 2023 at the ExCeL center in London, England. As announced this morning, tickets for that will go on sale June 30th at noon (EST), 9am (PST). Ticket prices are listed in pounds, so be aware of current conversion rates before purchasing. Another interesting tidbit for Celebration ’23- no “general media passes.” We’ll let you know what…

This just in-Sony Pictures upcoming Spider-Man adjacent film “Madame Web” just added Emma Roberts to the cast. We don’t know who the “American Horror Story” star will be playing yet. Roberts joins already announced Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney, as well as Dakota Johnson, who will be playing the title character.  S.J. Clarkson will direct, from a script by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless.Early reports have “Madame Web” looking at a July 7th, 2023 release date. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.You can see Roberts in “Abandoned,” which also stars Michael…

Fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” were thrown for a loop last week when rumors starting circulating about yet another spinoff series. This one, first semi-confirmed by Emilia Clarke, reportedly would center around Jon Snow, and star Kit Harrington. As we all recall, the final season of the landmark high fantasy series was poorly received by audiences and critics alike. Pairing that with Harrington’s very public struggles mental health (which resulted in the actor voluntarily checking himself into rehab), this seemed like maybe not the best idea on paper. That is until author George R. R. Martin truly confirmed the…

Happening in Hollywood right now, the official red carpet premiere of “Thor: Love and Thunder!” Watch along with Marvel Live and see who you recognize in the audience! Written and directed by Taika Waititi, “Thor: Love and Thunder” again stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Jamie Alexander, and Natalie Portman as Thor, Valkyrie, Sif, and Jane Foster, respectively. Members of the Guardians of the Galaxy Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper/Sean Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillian, and Vin Diesel are also showing up. And, we know we get Russell Crowe as Zeus, and Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher. “Thor: Love and Thunder” is set to ride the lightning into theaters July 8th, 2022.

Right on the heels of Emilia Clarke spilling the dragon beans, here comes good ol grandpa George RR Martin with a big confirmation. Yes, the Kit Harrington-starring Jon Snow “Game of Thrones” spinoff series is happening. Yes, it’s current working title is “SNOW.” Martin confirmed the show’s existence and working title on his NOT A BLOG blog. Yes, there is a Jon Snow show in development.   The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER story was largely correct.   And I would expect no less from James Hibberd…..Our working title for the show is SNOW. Martin went on to confirm Clarke’s story, that the idea for…