Author: Monica Williams

Tim Lapetino might be the luckiest “Tron” fan in the world. He found an ultra rare “Discs of Tron” arcade cabinet on the Chicago suburbs streets. Lapetino is a huge fan of the franchise, and has been since he was a child. He had been searching for “Discs of Tron,” as it mostly vanished after it was released in 1983. While he never did find it in arcades during his childhood, he did eventually play as an adult in a museum. Lapetino found the arcade cabinet in May while driving around the Chicago Suburbs. The game was sitting on a…

“Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions” is officially delayed, as at least seven contestants have refused to cross WGA picket lines. 13-time show winner Ray Lalonde was the first to speak out against filming as a supporter of the ongoing strike. Rumors of producers recycling old material to film the season becoming credible helped strengthen Lalonde’s choice. “Jeopardy!” has already been viewed in a negative light for undermining the WGA. Show host, Ken Jennings crossed the picket line to finish taping the final episodes of season 39. This came after co-host Mayim Bialik refused to do the tapings herself. Since Lalonde chose…

CosMc, alien from the late 1980s McDonald’s commercials, is getting its own spinoff restaurant. McDonald’s executives announced the spinoff restaurant will happen in select locations in early 2024. This took place during their second-quarter earnings call, Thursday July 27th. More information will be released during the company’s Investor Day in December this year. “CosMc’s is a small format concept with all the DNA of McDonald’s, but with its own unique personality,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said. During the earnings call, executives remarked how well the quarter did thanks to Grimace. Grimace was brought back into the spotlight for his 52nd…

Have you ever asked yourself where the best restroom in America is located? Well, Cintas wants to help answer that question. Each contestant has photos showcasing how the restroom looks and has a small blurb about the features it includes. Did anyone else know there was a contest to decide the best public restroom in America? I certainly didn’t. I rarely remember “good” restroom experiences, so it is nice to see a company focusing on the positives. The publicity that this contest brings surely does great things for the businesses nominated. This contest is strictly for public bathrooms. Nominations were…

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has launched a new, free, streaming service that will be available on most platforms. The app will showcase a huge amount of NASA content like images, podcasts, videos, and more. There are also nifty features like Solar System Exploration and tracking for the International Space Station (ISS). The ability to watch NASA events happen in real-time anywhere is another amazing feature. NASA+ is full of educational content about all things space related. New images will be easily downloadable for mobile devices. The app has a section dedicated to missions, launches, and landings. There…

“The Shark Is Broken” is a Broadway play documenting the technical issues that came with making “Jaws.” Many fans of the 1975 hit movie know about production issues and the animatronic shark, Bruce, malfunctioning. The play was co-written by Joseph Nixon and Ian Shaw, son of “Jaws” star Robert Shaw. Shaw is joined by Colin Donnell (“Arrow”) and Alex Brightman (“Beetlejuice: The Musical”) as Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss, respectively. You’ll note those are the actor’s names, not the characters they played in the film. This is because the play offers a unique perspective- telling the making of and behind…

Wildlife workers are putting out traps in hopes of capturing a grizzly bear that fatally mauled a woman near Yellowstone National Park. The grizzly bear in question is speculated to be traveling with at least one cub. The woman, Amie Adamson, was mauled on Saturday, July 22nd. Officials have declared the mauling was not a predatory attack, just the unfortunate circumstance of a chance meeting. Adamson was a marathon runner, likely running or walking the trail near Yellowstone National Park at the time of attack. Unfortunately she was in a wooded area, that grizzly and black bears frequent, without bear…

The Doggfather himself Snoop Dogg is breaking into the ice cream game with his new product Dr. Bombay Ice Cream. Dogg credits his mentor Master P and bestie Martha Stewart for his inspiration to start the new venture. The idea for this frozen dessert came from Dr. Bombay, the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT avatar owned by Dogg. Also a serious case of the munchies. The ice cream venture is the latest in Dogg’s multiple food-related business moves, like wine and cereal. Snoop Dogg has partnered with Happi Co. to create the whimsical flavors of Dr. Bombay. The flavors include…

Mustard is normally a condiment for hot dogs, burgers, and the occasional soft pretzel. This year for National Mustard Day, it’ll be a candy flavor too. French’s is partnering with Skittles to make the tangy candy in time for August 5th. Pop-up events in Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York will give out fun sized packs to select customers. National Mustard Day has had some interesting food forms in the last five years. The condiment flavored ice cream and doughnuts are some of the choices French’s has offered for the holiday. The company is trying to outdo themself and provide…

Disney has agreed to settle in a Class Action lawsuit regarding passholders. Plaintiff Jenale Nielson alleges the Anaheim theme park mislead fans by limiting capacity and restricting reservations for Magic Key pass holders. While Disneyland officials are satisfied the issue is resolved, Nielson has until August 31st to motion for the court’s approval. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts introduced the Magic Key program in August 2021. Disneyland got rid of their previous annual passholder program due to COVID-19 shutting down the parks. The highest tier- then priced at $1,399- Dream Key level allowed for park reservations without blackout dates. (The…