Author: Mary Anne Butler

While X (formerly Twitter) is showing the spectrum of “Star Wars” fandom these days, we can all agree that “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is awesome, right? Not only did it introduce incredible new characters, but it gave more meaning and weight to the story we know and love in “Episode IV: A New Hope” and beyond. When Disney+ first announced plans for a prequel series set before Gareth Edwards’ stellar film, we were excited. More Diego Luna as Cassian Andor? Yes, please. The possibly of additional characters from “Rogue One” returning too? Hell yes. Here we are, anxiously…

We are really sad about this news. One of the last few historic studios actually located in the heart of Los Angeles will soon be hitting the market. The Chaplin Studios complex, which was purchased by The Jim Henson Company in 1999, is going up for sale. The reason given for the sale is “as part of a much longer-term strategy to have The Jim Henson Company and our renowned Burbank-based Jim Henson’s Creature Shop under one roof, which is not feasible in Hollywood due to the space the Shop requires.” The Creature Shop resides in Burbank, which isn’t exactly…

We are very sorry to share the news that actor Donald Sutherland has passed away. Star of such films as “Klute,” “MASH,” “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” “Animal House,” “The Italian Job” (2003), and of course, the “Hunger Games” films. The Golden Globe and Emmy winner was 88, and passed away in Miami. He is survived by his wife Francine Racette, sons Roeg, Rossif, Angus, and Kiefer, daughter Rachel, and four grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be held by the family.

While we weren’t shocked to love Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman,” we were delighted to see Colin Farrell get such a celebrated turn as notorous Rogue’s Gallery member, The Penguin. This version was certainly more grounded than Tim Burton‘s version played by Danny DiVito (which we love without a single measure of irony). The 8-episode series stars Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, Theo Rossi, and David H. Holmes. Reeves’ is an executive producer, Lauren LeFranc wrote the project, and is acting as showrunner.”The Penguin” hits MAX sometime this September. Check out the teaser now:

This just in-another one of Mel Brooks’ CLASSIC films is getting a revisit. This time, it’s his “Star Wars” parody that launched a thousand memes- “Spaceballs.” Word is Amazon MGM is handling everything, and that yes, Brooks will produce alongside Josh Gad, who will star.Josh Greenbaum will direct, from a screenplay by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.This story is developing…

We are so very glad to share the news that Sir Ian McKellen, after suffering a rather scary tumble from the stage, is doing just fine. According to reps for the legendary thespian, he is expected to make a “full recovery,” and will more than likely be back to performing soon. McKellen also just tweeted the following:

This just in-Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to the hospital.Reportedly, the actor lost his footing while performing a fight scene in Player Kings, which he is currently starring in at the Noël Coward Theatre in London. McKellen apparently fell from the stage, but it’s unclear if he suffered any injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital. This story is developing… Update “Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings,” a statement from McKellen’s rep said. “Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have…

This just in- sounds like the next live-action adaptation of classic arcade video game “Street Fighter” just got Hadoken’ed. The film, which was first announced in April of 2023, was going to have Danny and Michael Philippou (“Talk To Me”) directing. But, as of today, that isn’t the case. The pair have exited the project to pursue a film with A24, “Take Her Back.” Sources say the departure was due to scheduling conflicts.No replacement director has been named yet, but the project is still on the slate. For now. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

While we’re not sure what the next project for filmmaker Jordan Peele is, we do know WHEN it’ll hit. Rumors are kind of all over the place as to what this’ll be. There’s the ongoing “Gargoyles” talk, a possible secret Marvel Studios or even “Star Wars” project, but the more likely…another original film. Back in January 2024, Peele teased he already knew what his next film was going to be. And, if it all went well, it would possibly be “his favorite.” “This has been…obviously, it’s been an interesting year because the writer’s strike had had me in a state…

Oh, review bombers. When will you ever learn. It’s pretty obvious when you seek out something, based purely on it’s name, and leave a bunch of 1-star reviews on something, proclaiming it “too woke,” “awful,” “where are the wh*te people,” and so forth. These are the same ‘fans’ who don’t seem to understand that certain works of popular fiction- like “Star Wars” and “Star Trek”- have ALWAYS been about progress, and yes, even *gasp* politics. Maybe you’re wondering what the hell Nerdbot is babbling about. And you know what, sometimes we have to ask the same thing. Because this is…