Author: Mary Anne Butler

We can absolutely appreciate a good deepfake around here- especially if it’s well done. Okay fine, even when it’s NOT well done. Sometimes the use of this particular technology begs us to ask why- DEAR GODS, WHY. Like this one that’s been making the rounds again. May we present “Pretty Woman,” but starring Willem Dafoe instead of Julia Roberts. Dafoe is one of those actors who is capable of pretty much anything. Creepy? Check. Suave? Check. Something of a scientist? Double check. But, did you EVER think you’d see him…singing Prince in the bathtub? Yeah, only in our strangest fever…

We do want to say that while this isn’t concrete yet, it does seem likely Marvel Studios’ “Fantastic Four” has found it’s director. Most recently Jon Watts, who directed the trio of “Spider-Man” films starring Tom Holland, was in the hot seat. But, considering he *did* just complete a fairly sizable trilogy for Marvel Studios, he decided to turn down the project. During SDCC 2022, Kevin Feige revealed the “Fantastic Four” was going to kick off Phase Six of the MCU, along with a release date. But no information about casting or a director has been confirmed. This is likely…

This just in-streaming service HBO Max apparently isn’t canceling EVERYTHING, because the “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” is getting a second season. The truly surprising thing is this didn’t happen sooner, as a high fantasy drama series like this needs lots of lead time in production. “House of the Dragon” premiered last weekend to a whopping almost 10 million viewers, the highest premiere in HBO’s history. A renewal makes sense. “We are beyond proud of what the entire House of the Dragon team has accomplished with season one. Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and…

This just in-yet ANOTHER high profile video game title is getting a live-action adaptation. We’ve known for sometime that Netflix was developing something in the “Bioshock” universe, having secured the rights back in February of this year. It turns out “Hunger Games” director Francis Lawrence, who is returning to Panem for prequel tale “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” will be helming the “Bioshock” film for Netflix. This story is developing…

We are still deeply heartbroken over the loss of a true American icon- “Star Trek: The Original Series” star Nichelle Nichols. She made waves as Lt. Uhura, communications officer aboard the first Starship Enterprise in Gene Roddenbery’s science fiction television series. She inspired generations of Black women (and women in general) to pursue careers in space, science, and technologies. She was kind, warm, and one hell of a singer and dancer. Nichols, like other members of the first “Star Trek” family, is being honored in a very special way, as befits a special lady. Her ashes, along with those of…

It’s been a long time coming, but Jeffrey Dean Morgan is officially joining “The Boys” in season 4. We’re not sure who he’s playing yet- everyone is being very tight lipped about that. But we CAN tell you he wants tights. If you’l recall, the “The Walking Dead” and “Supernatural” star had a Twitter exchange with “The Boys” showrunner Erik Kripike all the way back in 2020 about joining the show. One of Morgan’s onscreen sons from “Supernatural” has already joined the Prime Video series. Jensen Ackles made his debut as Soldier Boy, the first superhero in-universe, in season 3.…

This just in-streaming giant Netflix has renewed “The Umbrella Academy” for a 4th and final season. The news was announced via Netflix. Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, and Colm Feore are confirmed to return. Series creator and showrunner Steve Blackman spoke with Netflix about what fans can expect for the Hargreeves in the final season of “The Umbrella Academy.” He teased a new timeline, and some of his own other upcoming projects (like “Horizon Zero Dawn!”). Seasons 1-3 of “The Umbrella Academy” are available to stream on Netflix…

The upcoming “Hellraiser” reboot featuring a female Hellpriest (aka Pinhead) has an official release date! We’ve been following the particular reboot, seeing as how the Clive Barker-created horror anthology film series is one of our favorites. [Editor’s note- seriously, you get your Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees fans, I’m 100% a Pinhead fan.] “Hellraiser” (2022) is set to hit Hulu on October 7th. It will be rated R, naturally.

Ever wondered what Jason Momoa would look like with giant ram horns? No? Just us? Ok well, then maybe you won’t enjoy this first look at his next project, “Slumberland.” Taking it’s cues from the classic “Little Nemo in Slumberland,” this film looks vastly lush. Based on the book by Winsor McCay, Francis Lawrence of “The Hunger Games” is directing, from a script by Michael Handelman and David Guion. Nemo (Marlow Barkley) discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw Flip (Momoa), with the hope that she will be able to…

We are so glad to know George Miller is back on the set of “Furiosa!” Earlier this month, production shut down due to Dr. Miller testing positive for covid. This was out of an abundance of caution, and cameras are once again rolling. “Furiosa” is a prequel tale about the Imperator before she joined Immortan Joe’s clan. It takes place before the happenings of “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the warrior originally brought to life by Charlize Theron. Miller’s next film, “3,000 Years of Longing,” opens in theaters this weekend. Idris Elba stars as a Djinn,…