Author: Mary Anne Butler

For whatever reason, NBC’s new streaming service Peacock is currently developing a competition series based on the classic Konami video game, Frogger. This announcement shouldn’t come as a surprise in a world that contains a live-action “Battleship” film, a “Tetris” movie, and a proposed Rubix Cube universe. Featuring 12 obstacle courses (or “crossings”), “Frogger” contestants will dodge traffic, leap over snapping gators, and hop over hungry hippos to conquer the course and win a cash prize.Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin are executive producing for Eureka Productions, who are in turn working in partnership with Konami Cross Media NY.Peacock has already…

We are so very sad to share the news that iconic magazine Cinefex’s February 2021 issue will be their final one. The following message from the publisher appears in issue #172. Cinefex, the pinnacle celebration of behind-the-scenes magic of films and projects, has been delighting fans across the world for 41 years. We are heartbroken to see it come to an end.

We’re assuming this is someone at Sony Pictures having a grand time with viral marketing, but we have multiple possible titles for the upcoming 3rd Tom Holland “Spider-Man” film. All of which came from stars of the first two.Such as Holland himself saying the film will be titled “Spider-Man: Phone Home” in an Instagram post. Then, Jacob Batalon who plays Peter Parker’s best friend Ned posted his own version of the title, “Spider-Man: Home Wrecker.” Chances are, the real title won’t be either of these. Maybe “Spider-Man: Home Alone,” where Peter and co have to fight off the Wet Bandits…

This just in- TMZ is reporting that golf star Tiger Woods has been involved in a very serious car accident in Los Angeles. The previous report of the jaws of life being used to extract Woods has been updated, with attending officers reporting the use of an axe and pry bar.There were no other vehicles involved, nor passengers in Woods’ car. TMZ’s reports includes updates from Woods’ agent. 11:52 AM PT — Mark Steinberg, Tiger’s agent, says he sustained multiple leg injuries and is currently in surgery.We’ll let you know what we hear about this developing story.

Back in 2015, it was announced that a possible Blue Beetle / Booster Gold film was in the works at Warner Bros. Pictures. This of course prompted casting rumors, most of which centered on Nathan Fillion and Alan Tyduk to portray the DC Comics heroes. Nothing really came of that particular project.This morning, The Wrap ran an exclusive story announcing that Angel Manuel Soto (“Charm City Kings”) has been tapped by WB to direct a Blue Beetle movie. It’ll center on Jaime Reyes, the third person to carry the mantle of Blue Beetle. He’s a Mexican American teenager, which would…

We are very pleased to report the news that Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Outlander,” “For All Mankind”) is currently developing a really magical project for Disney+.As you’ll recall, during Disney’s Investor Day presentation back in November, it was revealed that Moore was working on a “Swiss Family Robinson” something for the House of Mouse streaming service. Turns out, that was just the beginning of the giant treehouse. According to Variety, Moore is currently developing a “Magic Kingdom” project, which will include several aspects of the famed theme park’s lore. The first installment will reportedly be “The Society of Explorers…

We are very sad to report that French robot duo Daft Punk have decided to retire from music after nearly 30 years. This announcement came as a surprise to many, and in true to brand fashion, the cybertronic pair released a video to commemorate the occasion. Daft Punk’s publicist confirmed the news.

If you cannot wait to see the epic throwdown between Godzilla and King Kong, we’ve got some good news for you. During IGN’s upcoming annual Fan Fest event, “Godzilla vs. Kong” director Adam Wingard will be doing a special Q & A, as well as bringing a special look at the upcoming Legendary Pictures film. Godzilla vs Kong: Breaking Down Cinema’s Biggest Brawl with Adam Wingard Director Adam Wingard takes fans behind-the-scenes of the BIGGEST showdown of the year in an extended Q&A about Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong, answering fan questions and offering a sneak…

Shea Ernshaw (The Wicked Deep, Winterwood) is writing a young adult novel all about the patchwork doll Sally, from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” This official Disney-sanctioned sequel will pick up the story of Jack and Sally after the happenings of the 1993 film. Ernshaw told io9: “This new book, written from the point of view of Sally, takes place shortly after the movie ends. It’s the yet-to-be-told love story of Sally and Jack. But it’s also a coming-of-age story for Sally, as we see her navigate her new royal title as the Pumpkin Queen of Halloween Town. It will hopefully…

Just when we thought there couldn’t possibly be more Stephen King adaptations in the ziegist, a new one comes along. In this instance, it’s Paramount Pictures rebooting “The Running Man,” with Edgar Wright set to direct. “But it wasn’t written by Steven King!,” you might say. Ho-ho, you’d be wrong. The novel was published in 1982 by author Richard Bachman, one of King’s pseudonyms. It was adapted into a feature film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987, but this new version won’t be a reboot of that. According to the usual suspects, Wright will be co-writing the script with Michael Bacall,…