Author: Mary Anne Butler

Imagine if you will a world in which Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins went a very different route with his film career. What if- and just hear us out on this- the Welsh actor had become the iconic 00 agent, James Bond. Sure, this is an odd question to come up NOW, but, after seeing Hopkins’ most recent Twitter post, it’s all we can think about. While visiting with former 007 Pierce Brosnan, Hopkins joked that he was being “championed” to join the iconic franchise. Considering we know following the release of “No Time To Die” current 007 Daniel Craig…

This just in-According to Amazon Prime Video, we know when the first “Lord of The Rings” series will premiere on the streaming service. As you can see in a tweet from the show’s official account, we’re looking at a September 2nd, 2022 bow for the series. Also, LOOK AT THAT AMAZING ART. Last we heard, And then there’s also that Helm’s Deep anime happening, so it’s a good time to be a Tolkien fan.

In perhaps some of the saddest news we’ll report, it would appear that Californians may have a tough time finding a beloved breakfast staple. Bacon- the tasty, salty, highly versatile pork product- is primed to be a casualty of a new animal welfare proposition going into effect January, 2022. In 2018, a proposition that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves as approved by CA voters. Almost all of the poultry and bovine production industry will be able to comply with the new rules. But, only (roughly) 4% of hog operations are able to. So, unless…

It’s been a weird year for movies, and what better way to….celebrate…that than with a brand new trailer for Sony’s upcoming “Venom: Let There Be Carnage.” he film stars Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, and Woody Harrelson. Andy Serkis is directing, from a screenplay by Kelly Marcel, and story by Tom Hardy & Kelly Marcel.Last we heard, the date had shifted to September 24th, 2021. But, as this trailer doesn’t actually confirm that (“in movie theaters this fall”), we’re not sure what to tell you. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” will release….at some point.

Every so often, a film project comes around that makes you immediately exited. For us, news of a Taika Waititi helmed “Flash Gordon” was absolutely one of those things. Originally, this project for Disney was going to be an animated project, but that isn’t the case now. According to “Jungle Cruise” producer John Davis, the film morphed from animated to LIVE ACTION! “Taika is writing it. It was a movie that was a huge influence on him growing up. It is one of his favorite movies,” Davis said. “He initially said to me, ‘Let’s do it animated.’ Then we got…

Another high profile lawsuit was filed this morning, with Gerard Butler (no relation) reportedly in process of suing Nu Image/Millennium Films for a reported $10 million owed for the 2013 film “Olympus Has Fallen.” According to Variety, Butler’s suit alleges a producer had “understated domestic and foreign receipts by tens of millions of dollars and had failed to report $8 million that went to its own executives.” So, in the grand scheme of things, this is a far more straight forward lawsuit than Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney, and the possible suit Emma Stone may be looking into. The three “Has…

We are so delighted to share news straight from the source that Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) is going to be ok. The much-beloved and respected actor collapsed on set earlier this week, and was rushed to the hospital. There hadn’t been much in the way of confirmations on the cause of the collapse, or his condition. Thankfully, Odenkirk’s son Nate updated everyone, saying his dad was going to be ok. Today, Bob himself took to Twitter to share in his own words what happened and how he’s doing now.

Following yesterday’s news that Scarlett Johansson had filed suit against Disney for breach of contract re: “Black Widow” releasing digitally (read that here), and the House of Mouse’s response (read that here), there are rumblings of another leading actor contemplating similar actions. The Hollywood Reporter editor Matt Belloni in his newsletter “What I’m Hearing” indicates sources for the possible considerations of Stone suing Disney.  “Emma Stone, star of ‘Cruella,’ is said to be weighing her options,” Belloni writes. Screen Rant claims to have “an inside source,” also indicating Stone considering her options to follow suit (all the puns intended), for…

You know those times when you are absolutely going to see a movie based on the director, cast, and story, but the trailer is kinda….not great? That’s how we feel about the first look at Ridley Scott’s upcoming “House of Gucci.” Boasting a slew of Oscar winners and nominees, this MGM flick has had our attention since the first rumblings of it a few years ago.Based on the book by Sara Gay Forden, “House of Gucci” is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal,…

The House of Mouse has responded to this morning’s surprise lawsuit from star Scarlett Johansson. The “Black Widow” star filed suit against Disney this morning for breach of contract regarding the streaming release of the Marvel Studios film. Disney has since issued a statement, and it’s…well? See for yourself. “There is no merit whatsoever to this filing. The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.…the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of…