Author: Mary Anne Butler

This just in-more casting news from the world of Panem! Sounds like Elle Fanning (“The Great,” “Predator: Badlands”) has been tapped to play a younger version of tribute stylist extraordinaire Effie Trinket in “Sunrise on the Reaping,” a “Hunger Games” prequel film. In the original “Hunger Games” quadrilogy, Effie was played brilliantly by Elizabeth Banks. Fanning in an excellent choice. She’ll join a cast that includes Joseph Zada as Haymitch, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latie (played by Jeffrey Wright in “Catching Fire“), Maya Hawke as Wiress (played by Amanda Plummer), Lili Taylor as Mags, Ben Wang as Wyatt, and Ralph Fiennes…

Disney has released the first trailer for their upcoming animated sequel, “Zootopia 2.” Detectives Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Jared Bush directs from a script he wrote. The film also stars Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster.”Zootopia 2″ is due in theaters November 26th, 2025. Check out the teaser now:

This just in-Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”) will be bringing yet another diabolical villain to life on the silver screen. The former Voldemort actor will take over the role of President Coriolanus Snow from the late, great Donald Sutherland in the next “Hunger Games” film. “We wanted to honor Donald Sutherland by having one of this generation’s greatest actors play President Snow 24 years before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena,” producer Nina Jacobson said. “Working with Ralph has been on my bucket list since he traumatized me for life in ‘Schindler’s List.’ It’s genuinely a thrill to welcome him to the Hunger Games.” “Sunrise on…

At long last, Marvel Studios / Marvel Television has released an official trailer for “Ironheart.” What’s that? You don’t even remember who that is? Well, you’re not alone. Originally announced as a standalone project back in December of 2020, the show stars Dominique Thorne as Marvel Comics character Riri Williams. A Tony Stark-level genius, Riri made her MCU debut in “Wakanda Forever” along side fellow inventor and engineer Shuri (Letitia Wright). Building herself an Iron Man suit, Riri struggles to figure out where she fits in the larger world, and what to do with her talents. Fun fact- “Ironheart” is…

We are SO EXCITED to continue the good news train when it comes to Britain’s loudest band- Spinal Tap. Not only are we getting a special 41st anniversary theatrical re-release of Rob Reiner’s seminal mockumentary classic this summer, we’re also getting a sequel! And, on top of that, a new official book. Written by Reiner (Marti DiBergi) along with Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls), “A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap” offers the actual, true story of the film’s inception, as told by the creators themselves. Expect contributions…

Some big news for a Defenders reunion! This had been a rumored bit of casting news for sometime, with all the parties involved teasing nuggets the last year or so. During Disney’s Upfronts presentation, it was confirmed that Krysten Ritter will reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the upcoming second season of “Daredevil: Born Again.” “It’s so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and ‘The Defenders’ and now joining the MCU,” Ritter said. “I’m so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for…

Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” is finally coming, and we have a whole mess of photos to get us excited. In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named “Wendy” ( (Sydney Chandler) marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City,…

Surprise- the next chapter in the “Godzilla” and “King Kong” saga is starting production! The news was announced via the official social media accounts for the titanous team-up franchise. Grant Sputore will direct, from a script by Dave Callaham and Michael Lloyd Green.Also included was the title, “Godzilla X Kong: Supernova,” and a release date, March 26th, 2027.

We are so excited to share the news that “Practical Magic 2” is finally, actually happening, and it even has a release date! Reuniting the original Owens sisters Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Emmy and Oscar winner Susanne Bier will direct from a script by Akiva Goldsman, who wrote the first film. “Practical Magic 2” will reportedly hit theaters September 18th, 2026. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news.

The ultimate midnight movie experience that has defined what a cult classic is, is celebrating a huge milestone anniversary this year. Richard O’Brien’s late night, double feature, picture show that inspired a generation to yell at the movie screen and dance in the isles turns the big 5-0, and is finally getting a 4K remaster. We’re speaking of course about the great and important film that has continually been playing in at least one theater somewhere in the world since 1975, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” As someone who performed with a shadow cast (a group of performers who literally…