Author: Mary Anne Butler

It’s that time of year again for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to make their nomination announcements. As per usual, some inclusions will leave you scratching your head. Reasons for this will vary from “why aren’t they ALREADY in the Hall,” to “wait what?” This year’s class is:Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Devo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Dolly Parton, Rage Against the Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest, and Dionne Warwick. Sure, not every artist or act mentioned fits the traditional definition of rock and roll. But…

Just imagine for a minute, a cult lead by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. In “Spinal Tap” fashion, the “Mr. Show” stars are reuniting for a scripted mockumentary series for Paramount+. Called “Guru Nation,” the 30-minute episode show will showcase the pair “manipulating the minds of their deluded followers.”Odenkirk received near-universal critical praise for his performance on “Better Call Saul” over 5 seasons. That’s not to mention his multiple writing credits across live-action and animation. Cross, likewise, has been a mainstay in comedy performance and writing. “Guru Nation” was created by Cross and Odenkirk, along with Bob’s brother, Bill Odenkirk. We’ll…

When word came that Disney was working on a sequel to beloved witchy film “Hocus Pocus,” we were concerned. The original cast didn’t get confirmed for at least a year, there were questions about directors and scripts. All in all, it felt like a sudden grasp for any popular property easily revisited for Disney+. But as we know now, all three original Sanderson sisters are returning. Also, everyone’s favorite long-limbed performer, Doug Jones! He brought the character of Billy Butcherson to life (er, reanimation?) in the original film, and has been a delight to watch on screen for decades. Name…

We’ve finally gotten our first full trailer for the upcoming live-action “HALO” series. After almost a decade of development across multiple studios, platforms, and creatives, Paramount+ will be the home of the show. We were lucky enough to take part in the official TCA panel for “HALO” today, and were delighted to hear some of the things discussed. “It’s a show for people who love the HALO universe, and for people who are just discovering the HALO universe,” star Pablo Schreiber said. “The depth of story we have to pull from is just amazing. Master Chief is one of the…

Remember those Sarah McLachlan-scored commercials to save inset-deserving-organization-here? Well, they’re making a comeback with fellow Canadian celebrity Ryan Reynolds getting involved.A new ad campaign sees both Reynolds and McLachlan urging you to save abandoned grocery store carts. It’s totally possible this ad will run during Super Bowl LVI, on February 13th.

This just in- it would appear that Peter S. Beagle’s iconic story “The Last Unicorn” is getting some new adaptations! According to Beagle’s official website, Fergie of Black Eyed Peas is currently working creating a stage musical based on the tale. And, if you can believe it, a live-action film as well! Thats…sort of all we know. This could be a really interesting property to develop into a stage show. We’re not sure how we feel about a live-action adaptation, as the original animation is part of the beauty and magic. Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges, Angela Landsbury, Alan Arkin, Tammy…

This just in- mere weeks after the news that Microsoft had purchased Activision Blizzard, here comes Sony. The tech giant has officially made a bid to purchase Bungie, for a reported $3.6 billion.Bungie CEO Pete Parsons confirmed the news in a blog post. BUNGIE JOINS SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT BUNGIE JOINS SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT (“SIE”)​ We believe games have limitless potential, and that to do anything worthwhile in entertainment, we must bet big on our vision, on our studio, and on our incredible team of trusted creators who build unforgettable worlds that truly matter to people.​In SIE, we have found a…

A project based on American McGee’s Alice titles has been rumored for years. Nay, decades at this point. It never quite makes it out of the pitch meeting. We’re kind of hoping that’s the case with this latest attempt. Not because we don’t love the EA Games’ titles, but because we don’t care for the writer attached. David Hayter, known for his script work on Bryan Singer’s first two “X-Men” films, is apparently working on developing this project. Sure, he also has “Watchmen” on his resume, but he also has “The Scorpion King” and Netflix’s “Warrior Nun.” So. Set your…

Okay, we love this idea. We don’t love Akiva Goldsmith, but this idea is absolutely solid and worth supporting. Imagine a “Star Trek” anthology series, with one-off episode, focusing on characters across the franchise. You could have a spotlight on someone like…oh, say George Takei as Hikaru Kato Sulu?!Or how about Balok (Clint Howard) from TOS? While speaking to SFX Magazine, Goldsmith pitched the idea as “Tales of the Federation.” He compared it to what Robert Kirkman and co were doing with the various “The Walking Dead” spinoff series with AMC. “There’s something that I like, which I think Robert…

As one would expect with a revisit of the classic Tobe Hooper film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” things are gonna get bloody. Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead) and Kim Henkel (original “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), have created a new yet familiar take on the tale for Netflix with “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.Melody (Sarah Yarkin), her teenage sister Lila (Elsie Fisher), and their friends Dante (Jacob Latimore) and Ruth (Nell Hudson), head to the remote…