Author: Mary Anne Butler

We are delighted to share the news that the long-gestating television adaptation of Anne Rice’s “The Mayfair Witches” novels is happening! News broke this morning that AMC has officially lit the green light for the project. “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” will be written and produced by Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex,” “On Becoming a God in Central Florida”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex,” “The Pacific,” “John Adams”). Spalding will serve as showrunner. Fans of the books will no doubt be excited to know that the tv series will focus on “an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is…

At last, fans of “Game of Thrones” can OFFICIALLY visit and tour the show’s studios in Ireland. Much of the iconic 8-season series was filmed at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Announced officially today, you will need to purchase tickets well in advance, and follow various protocols in accordance with local policies. Located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, Game of Thrones filming locations Studio Tour invites you to step behind the scenes of The Seven Kingdoms and beyond. Prepare to experience the world of Game of Thrones like never before…

FX’s comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is coming back for a landmark 15th season. And in it, The Gang heads to Ireland! A new short preview of the upcoming season was released by FX, and it looks like it’s chaotic and idiotic business as usual for Frank and co. FX had quite a lot to say about season 15 of “It’s Always Sunny…” 10:00 PM…On a Wednesday…In Ireland.The record-breaking 15th season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is its most ambitious yet. In the seismic wake of Covid-19 and all things 2020, The Gang stands at a crossroads in this strange new world.…

We should be so lucky as consumers of the art form of film to have someone like Guillermo del Toro. Not only is he a truly gifted individual when it comes to his various chosen mediums, but his infectious enthusiasm for monsters and the darker tales is second to none. So, it shouldn’t surprise fans that one project he still has gestating has roots in H.P. Lovecraft.We’re speaking of course about “At the Mountains of Madness.” Written in 1936, it details a doomed expedition to Antartica, where an ancient, abandoned city is discovered. Madness, murder, horror, and more occur. del…

Imagine if you will, a different universe. One in which Sir Patrick Stewart was NOT Captain Jean Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and Wesley Snipes WAS Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge. What a world, right? Well, it could’ve happened. According to a single-page document, dated April 13th 1987, Snipes wasn’t the only surprise possible casting choice. Here’s another fun one- “Alien” breakout Yaphet Kotto was considered for the role of Picard. And Rosalind Chao, who would eventually play Chief Miles O’Brien’s wife Kaiko, was almost Tasha Yar. (Reminder that Yar was originally one of the leads of…

Few other films say the holidays quite like the Frank Capra 1946 classic “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The Christmas staple starring Jimmy Stewart has been an enduring touchstone for decades. So, it makes perfect sense that a truly all-star version, presented on Zoom, would be coming for the season. This Zoom virtual table read, happening Sunday December 5th, is in partnership with Turner Classic Movies, sponsored by MeTV. It is also a tribute to the life and legacy of the late great Ed Asner. A TikTok LIVE Q&A with the cast will immediately follow the table read, broadcast on The…

So, the third Tom Holland-starring “Spider-Man” film is already creating quite a web of intrigue. Every time rumors of a new trailer or poster hit, the internet lost it’s damn mind. Then, add in the news of a NEW trilogy of Holland “Spider-Man,” revealed by Sony Pictures’ Amy Pascal…madness. Pure madness! Tickets for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” went on sale yesterday (November 29th), and promptly crashed pretty much every ticketing site out there. Surprising no one, it also set some pretty impressive records, coming in at the same rate/level as 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” But, of course, the news doesn’t stop…

If you’re looking forward to more things to watch in the coming year, Netflix has got you covered. The streaming giant revealed their upcoming slate of titles this morning, and…there’s a lot. From fantasy to sci-fi, to video game-inspired projects and more, there’s a little bit of everything. Some of these are returning series, and some are highly anticipated new ones. Like the live-action adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman,” which we’ve written about at length. We still don’t have a set release date, but we know it’s coming sometime in 2022. There’s also the “Resident Evil” live-action series, as…

If you’re wondering what genre shows Netflix has in the coming months, have we got some news for you! The streaming giant has revealed their upcoming slate of new and returning entertainment this morning. Things like…”Vikings: Valhalla!” This spinoff of Michael Hirst’s wonderful HISTORY series has been highly anticipated by fans of the Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick-starring show. “Set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century, Vikings: Valhalla chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter…

Maybe the original “Robocop” doesn’t make you think of holiday gifts, but. Maybe he does? Chances are you know someone who enjoys the 1987 Paul Verhoeven film enough to appreciate a figure, right?Starring Peter Weller as the aforementioned half man-half machine-all cop, this new figure captures much of that character. With the familiar sneer, he’s ready to protect and serve your desk or shelf. For the 35th anniversary of the cult classic movie RoboCop in 2022, the crime fighter from future Detroit gets the Ultimate treatment from NECA! Battle criminals and rogue enforcement droids alike with an array of accessories: interchangeable data spike fist, Auto-9…