Author: Monica Williams

Ryan Murphy, director/writer/showrunner/producer, is setting up a financial assistance fund for his past and present cast and crew. This is a lifeline intended to help those he was worked with, who have been impacted by the dual Hollywood strikes. The Ryan Murphy Productions Assistance Fund was announced in an Instagram post on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Murphy has committed $500,000 to the fund. Murphy’s fund stands “ready to support the exceptional cast and committed crews of Ryan Murphy Productions.” Those in need of assistance are directed to a website in the Instagram post, where they can file for aid. Murphy’s…

The Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) home, used in the original “Halloween,” is on the market for $1.79 million. That’s over six times the 1978 film’s budget! The 5,200 foot square footage home had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Interestingly the realty company is not playing up the fact the home was in “Halloween.” With a modest budget of $325,000, director John Carpenter grossed over $47 million and started one of the most successful horror franchises. While inflation is more than likely part of the increased asking price, it is possible the success of “Halloween” added to…

Prior to Danny Masterson’s sentencing, “That 70’s Show” co-stars Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and others wrote character letters to the judge. Kutcher and Kunis are among the 50 people who wrote a letter to Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo. Fellow castmates Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith also sent in letters in Masterson’s defense. Masterson was sentenced on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 to 30 years to life for two counts of rape. Kutcher and Kunis have had a long history of friendship with Masterson, going back to their days on “That 70’s Show.” Kutcher and Masterson also worked together on “The…

Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home has been temporarily saved from demolition. After public outcry, the Los Angeles City Council has declared it a historical site. Councilwoman Traci Park introduced the motion on Friday, September 8th, 2023, for the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission to review the home. On that same Friday, the city’s Board of Building and Safety Commissioners sent a notice of intent to the current owners. The intent is to revoke the permit request to demolish the 2,900-squar-foot estate. “Under the Cultural Heritage Ordinance, this action immediately triggers a temporary stay on all building permits wile the matter is under…

The successful horror shocker of the year, “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” is getting a sequel and we’re getting the first looks. Writer and Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield is back with a new cast, new creature designs, and a higher body count. “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” promises to be “bigger and badder” than the first one. The first movie saw horrific versions of everyone’s childhood favorite honey eating bear and his timid friend go on a murder rampage. For the sequel Pooh and his friends will be leaving the 100 Acre Wood to terrorize the quiet community of Ashdown. The first…

Disney is releasing “Gargoyles Remastered” this fall! The fan favorite 90s cartoon has had it’s original video game upgraded to work on modern consoles. Disney Gaming is partnering with Empty Clip Studios to produce this classic. This tribute to the animated series and game will include enhanced visuals and modern features. The original scroll style “beat ’em up” game had players follow Goliath as he fought across ancient Scotland and 90s New York. The game has such a captivating storyline – end the use of the Eye of Odin, an evil talisman that corrupted any who possessed it. Goliath was…

Danny Masterson (“That 70’s Show”) has been sentenced 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women. Los Angles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo handed down the sentence on September 7th, denying a motion from Masterson for a new trial. This came after listening to statements from Masterson’s accusers about how his actions impacted their lives. Masterson was charged with three counts of rape in June 2020, the rapes occurring in 2003. This is a rather high-profile case for the #MeToo movement, behind Harvey Weinstein. This is also one of the few cases where a known…

A Worcester family is asking for the One Chip Challenge to be banned after their 14-year-old, Harris Wolobah, died hours after participating. The Wolobah family is devastated by their loss, but they want to warn other parents about this social media challenge. “I hope, I pray to God that no parents will go through what I’m going through,” Lois Wolobah, Harris’s mother, said. Wolobah went to pick up her son from Doherty High School after receiving a call that he fainted after eating the chip from a friend. She asked him what chip he ate and was shown a picture…

A three-legged bear, affectionately known as Tripod, broke into a home in Lake Mary, Florida and helped himself to some White Claws. The homeowner, Josaury Faneite-Diglio received an alert from her security camera around 5pm on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023. The home contained her 13-year-old son, Joseph Diglio, and their dog, Bruno. Luckily no one was hurt in this reverse “Goldilocks” story. According to Diglio, he was first alerted to Tripod’s presence thanks to Bruno’s barking. He then witnessed the bear rip a makeshift door into the screen around the enclosed patio. Tripod then made his way over to the…

Moutain Dew is bringing back the Voo-Dew flavor in a spooky way. The newest mystery edition was shared to the Moutain Dew X account. Along with a remix of a creepy child tune used for everyone’s favorite nightmare slasher, there’s an interesting hand. The hand has metal straws instead of the iconic razors, and the hand is seen coming from the iconic stripped sweater. This year’s Voo-Dew flavor is rumored to be partnered with a “top candy brand,” so we’re interested. Mountain Dew’s X account bio says the drink is back with a “SCAIRY” new flavor, and that is the…