Author: Mary Anne Butler

HBO is still really all-in on “Game of Thrones” stuff. The cabler-turned-streamer just handed down a season 3 renewal for spinoff series “House of the Dragon” ahead of season 2’s premiere. “George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of ‘HOUSE OF THE DRAGON,'” Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films said. “We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that…

*sigh*Another day, another setback for Marvel Studios’ STILL NOT DONE YET “Blade” movie. According to multiple reports, director Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) is no longer attached to the film. It was an amicable split, that apparently happened “sometime ago.” This is the second helmer the film has shed, as original director Bassam Tariq left in 2022. No word on who may replace Demange. As of right now, 2-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is still set to star. Eric Pearson is reportedly writing a new script. “Blade” still has a slated release date of November 7th, 2025. But we’re pretty confident…

For the first time in 75 years, a major Hollywood studio is back in the business of owning a movie theater chain. (The only thing that came close was Netflix purchasing the iconic Egyptian Theater.)Sony Pictures has reportedly finalized a very quiet deal to acquire the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas chain. Alamo CEO Michael Kustermann will continue to run the chain, under a new division called Sony Pictures Experiences, that he’ll also oversee.“We are excited to make history with Sony Pictures Entertainment and have found the right home and partner for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema,” Kustermann said in a statement. “We were…

No one was really expecting the live-action adaptation of “Paddington” to become so popular, right? Like, we had no idea people would celebrate the adorable bear with the Wellies and hat. But, he’s about to go on his third adventure- this time, in Peru!StudioCanal UK has released the first trailer for the third film. Paddington returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.Ben…

The live-action Netflix adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is headed towards season 2, full steam ahead. While we’ve already met the main cast of gaANG, one major member was missing. Season 2 of the series will introduce Toph Beifong, earthbender and badass. Netflix has announced a world-wide casting search to find the perfect actor to bring the character to life. They’re looking for someone who is blind, or vision-impaired. Obviously there are SEVERAL other characters from the ” Avatar” universe to make their appearances in the series, but Toph is someone we can’t WAIT to see in live-action. Season…

If you haven’t been watching Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” you really should be. A new chapter from the galaxy far, far away, turns out series star Amandla Stenberg has some serious violin chops. We knew they were a fan of the “Star Wars” franchise already (remember when they showed up for their casting announcement dressed as Queen Amidala at Celebration?!), but adding musical talent on top of that? Pretty awesome. During a recent stop by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Stenberg treated everyone to a performance of the iconic John Williams’ “Star Wars” theme. (They also performed the theme…

We are incredibly excited to share the first look at the upcoming anime film “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (“Blade Runner: Black Lotus”), the film will detail the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the ancient king of Rohan. We’ll meet his daughter, Hèra (Gaia Wise), who is every bit a Tolkien heroine, in their battle against the Dunlendings. “When they suggested anime, that’s when my brain really started whirring,” Philippa Boyens (who co-wrote along with Sir Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh the LoTR films) said. “Immediately, the idea of telling…

We are sorry to report the upcoming second season of Riot Games and Netflix’s very popular animated series “Arcane” will be it’s last. This came as a surprise for many fans, but it’s always good when the thing ending gets the chance to wrap up the story, right?The news was revealed by way of a new teaser, which calls season 2 “the final season.” “Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche,” showrunner Christian Linke said. “From the very beginning, since we started working on this project, we…

THIS JUST IN- It’s time to break out the midnight margaritas, witches! After YEARS of back and forth, a true continuation of “Practical Magic” is happening! Both stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are in talks to return to lead the sequel. Akiva Goldsman is set to write the script. Last we heard, this was going to be a series for HBO MAX, but that was back in 2019. This story is developing…

If you are a fan of “X-Men: The Animated Series,” Amazon has something that might interest you. After the success of Disney+’s “X-Men: ’97” revival, it seems like the cartoon is finally getting the respect it deserves. The “X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series” book is currently on sale for 40% off on Amazon, and it’s a great get! What’s inside- Showrunners Eric Lewald and Julia Lewald reveal the story behind the creation of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time.X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series takes fans behind the scenes…