Author: Mary Anne Butler

THIS JUST IN-Paramount+ has just given the official series order for upcoming live action series, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.” This is a series that’s been rumored/in-development off and on for 20+ years. Current “Trek” sheppard Alex Kurtzman will co-showrun “Starfleet Academy” with Noga Landau.”Admission is now open to Starfleet Academy! Explore the galaxy! Captain your destiny! For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals a minimum of 16 Earth years (or species equivalent) who dream of exceeding their physical, mental and spiritual limits, who value friendship, camaraderie, honor and devotion to a…

This just in-Ike Perlmutter is reportedly out at Marvel. Note, this is Marvel-the-overall-company, and not Marvel Studios. Perlmutter served as CEO and Chairman for Marvel Entertainment, and oversaw the vast consumer products division.This story is developing…

We are delighted to share the news that Paramount+ has ordered a third season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” Centering on Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew, the series is an offshoot of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Season 2 of “Strange New Worlds” will hit the streaming service June 15th, 2023. One of the things we’re really looking forward to this season is a crossover episode between “Strange New Worlds” and animated series “Star Trek: Lower Decks.””Lower Decks” has also been renewed, for a 5th season which will consist of 10 episodes. Season 4 will release sometime later…

This just in-Creator/showrunner of “The X-Files” Chris Carter has announced some surprising news. Apparently, 2-time Oscar nominee “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler is developing a reboot of the show. “I just spoke to a young man… Ryan Coogler… who is going to remount ‘The X-Files’ with a diverse cast,” Carter told On the Coast With Gloria Macarenko. “So he’s got his work cut out for him, because we covered so much territory.”This isn’t the first time we’ve heard rumblings of SOMETHING related to the landmark FOX series, which starred Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. Back in 2020, there were rumors of an animated…

THIS JUST IN-Liv Tyler will return as Dr. Betty Ross for the upcoming 4th “Captain America” film. Tyler played Ross, daughter of General “Thunderbolt” Ross (William Hurt), in “Incredible Hulk.” Bruce Banner aka Hulk, was played by Edward Norton. As we know, General Ross will be played by Harrison Ford moving forward. Following the events of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” it’s very likely we will continue to see Variants from across the wider Marvel Comics filmverse. Including, it would appear, 2008’s pre-MCU. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has become Captain America. We are very pleased to report Carl…

This just in-Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson will apparently be directing an adaptation of Disney’s classic “The Aristocats.” Reportedly, this will be a “live-action hybrid” film. (Think Jon Favreau’s “Jungle Book.”) The 1970 animated feature film was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, who happened to bookend it with “The Jungle Book” and “Robin Hood.” When we last heard about this project, Will Gluck and Keith Bunin were reportedly working on a script. This story is developing…

Marvel Studios star Jonathan Majors was arrested earlier this weekend. He was held and charged with strangulation, assault, and harassment. This stems from a report filed by a 33-year-old female, who sources say may or may not be Majors’ girlfriend. He was taken into custody on March 25th by the NYDP.Criminal defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry claims Majors is “entirely innocent” in a statement. “Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows. We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be…

If you were a fan of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Disney released in the 1990s, we’ve got some great news! The one and only Brandy will be reprising her role for the upcoming “Disney Descendants: Rise of Red!” She’ll be joined by Paolo Montalban, who played Prince Charming in the 1997 musical. Of course, the late great Whitney Houston will not be able to join the festivities as the Fairy Godmother. Melanie Paxson will be taking on the magical part.A first-look teaser was recently released, which gave us our first look at Brandy and Montalban’s return. A synopsis for “Rise…

This just in-Actor Jonathan Majors has been arrested in New York. According to police, a “33-year-old male was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old female.” Majors, who recently starred in Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania,” and MGM’s “Creed III,” was taken into custody for charges of strangulation, assault, and harassment. “The victim informed police she was assaulted,” the NYPD said. “Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident.”This story is developing…

This just in-it would appear Funko has fired the majority of the Mondo staff. This comes after the Pop Vinyl empire began to crumble earlier this year. Reportedly, Funko literally dumped upwards of $30 million with of product due to lacking sales. Mondo has been one of the leaders is high-quality collectibles, including but not limited to specialty soundtrack and score albums, glasses, toys, t-shirts, and of course, those amazing posters. According to The Wrap, the toys and soundtracks division is still kicking (for now), but the rest of the Austin-based Mondo staff has been let go. Gizmodo reports additional…