Author: Mary Anne Butler

Nothing says “I like this character” quite like eating snacks out of their heads, right? No? Ok, well, maybe you’re not interested in the fact that AMC Theatres has a special ‘popcorn vessel’ in the shape of Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” cowl.Revealed this morning, the vessel is a limited edition item, and it will sell out. All you need is Windstream Internet to have a hassle-free shopping experience. “That’s a riddle that solves itself! Get THE BATMAN collectible popcorn vessel, complete with top-loading mask action and large popcorn for only $26.99+tax. On sale 3/3. Only while supplies last. It’s the perfect way…

Earlier this week, the embargo lifted for Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The fully themed hotel carries a hefty price tag for a 2-day stay, but, the reviews were pretty universally positive. The most common complaint was it felt like 2 days wasn’t enough.If you’re curious as to what kind of items you’ll be able to purchase once onboard the Starcruiser, we’ve got some good news. The official store is live on ShopDisney. The downside? You can’t actually purchase any of these items UNLESS you have a reservation for the Halcyon. So, Disney is really going all-in on…

After much debate, it appears John DiMaggio will indeed return to voice Bender the robot in Hulu’s revival of “Futurama.”This means EVERYONE is coming back. “Bender is part of my soul & nothing about this is meant to be disrespectful to the fans or my Futurama family,” DiMaggio posted. “It’s about self-respect. And honestly, being tired of an industry that’s become far too corporate and takes advantage of an artist’s time and talent.”Production is said to be starting soon. 20 new episodes of “Futurama” are expected to hit Hulu in 2023.

Newly minted SAG Best Supporting Actress winner Ariana DeBose is headed to the Spider-Verse. The “West Side Story” star and original “Hamilton” bullet girl has joined “Kraven.” Reports indicate she’ll be playing Marvel Comics character Calypso, voodoo priestess. She’s often seen in the company of Kraven the Hunter, who will be played by Aaron Taylor Johnson in this film. Russell Crowe is also on board, but we don’t have any details on who he’ll be playing yet.J.C. Chandor is directing from a screenplay by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk.The next big Sony Pictures flick to hit theaters will…

This is one of those strange titles that may only appeal to a few folks. Considering the success AppleTV+ had with their Isaac Asimov adaptation “Foundation,” maybe it’s not so surprising? News just broke that Sam Esmail, creator of “Mr. Robot” and developer of that “Battlestar Galactica” reboot no one wants, is working on a new project. Based on the monumentally groundbreaking 1927 film by Fritz Lang, “Metropolis” is coming to AppleTV+ as a series.This project was apparently in some kind of development back in 2016, but has been quiet since. Esmail will reportedly serve as writer, director, executive producer,…

Mere days after HBO Max debuted a trailer for an upcoming documentary about Larry David, news broke this morning that the project will not be released. According to HBO Max, David himself pulled the plug. As you can see above, David has decided to ‘do it in front of an audience.’ The documentary was described as:“’The Larry David Story’ finds the 74-year-old sitting down with friend/director Larry Charles for a peek behind the proverbial curtain, as David gets candid about his personal and professional highs and lows, from his humble beginnings as an unfunny Brooklyn kid to becoming America’s favorite…

The great Stan Lee left us in 2018. The world lost a true pinnacle of entertainment, and probably one of the names most synonymous with comic books. Sure, one could argue that point, but the average person knows who Stan Lee is. Lee’s appearance across the various Marvel Studios films made him part of the Cinematic Universe, something Disneyland wanted to immortalize. If you visit the newest area at California Adventure- the Avengers Campus- you’ll see a very special new plaque. Right as you enter the new land, on your left. We dedicate Avengers Campus to the incomparable Stan Lee. That…

Back in 2019, stories were breaking right and left that “Twisted Metal” was getting a tv series adaptation. Things were quiet about the project til February 2021 when Sony announced plans to move forward. In September of 2021, Marvel Studios hero Anthony Mackie was named as John Doe.Earlier this morning, NBC’s streaming service Peacock announced “Twisted Metal” the series is coming to their platform. “Twisted Metal, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland) about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a…

Take this ‘story’ with a big, huge grain of probably-not-true salt. According to an unknown paid ‘newsletter,’ that long-gestating “Beetlejuice 2” project may have a new producer. As various other trades report, The Ankler (really?) claims exclusive knowledge of a deal with Brad Pitt’s Plan B. The Ankler says the film will apparently start filming later this year. There is no indication this is factual. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other real news. In the meantime, check out Michael Keaton’s acceptance speech for his win during the 2022 SAG Awards. It’s extremely moving and…

“The Batman” is about to swoop into theaters. Matt Reeves’ neo-noir take on the Capped Crusader has been a long time in the making. Audiences seem primed to flock to theaters to see Robert Pattinson become the Dark Knight. But what is a new take on an iconic superhero without an equally iconic score? Look no further than John Williams’ spectacular “Superman” theme. Or Danny Elfman’s “Batman” suite for Tim Burton’s films. Also, I mean come on- Hans Zimmer’s modern entries for both Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” and Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy. For “The Batman,” Warner Bros. Pictures…