Author: Monica Williams

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…

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) shut down an operation to remove the Twitter logo and name from the newly rebranded X headquarters building. It was reported Elon Musk did NOT obtain proper permits required to have the equipment on the streets. SFPD was contacted at first due to suspicion that the sign parts were being stolen. This entire situation is a classic case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. San Francisco city officials, SFPD, and even X headquarters security guards had no idea what was going on. With Musk’s choice to rename the…

Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” have broken more than one box office record this past weekend. The two films have both have grossed over $80 million in their opening weekend. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has made over $194 million (domestic), a new record for a film directed by a woman. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” has made $80.5 million. Both films have globally netted $356 million and $180 million, marking this the 4th highest-grossing box office weekend of all time. The “Barbenheimer” hype shows how well unconventional marketing can work. Many theaters across the country offered tickets to both films as a double feature.…

Universal Studios’ Orlando Resort is opening a new section to the park next year. DreamWorks Land will feature characters from “Trolls,” “Shrek,” and “Kung Fu Panda.” The new section will span four acres, with the hope it will revitalize the KidsZone area of the resort. At this time an official opening date has not been set, but Universal Studios promises more information will be revealed soon. The plans for DreamWorks Land follow news of Minions Land, also at the Orlando Resort. Minions Land offers an interactive and immersive video game experience. Many DreamWorks films are still popular franchises. “Shrek 2″…

A Delia Deetz original sculpture was stolen from the set of “Beetlejuice 2” in Vermont. The 150lb. statue was taken, along with a lamppost topped with a distinct pumpkin decoration. Vermont State Police are asking the public for help locating the stolen pieces. “Beetlejuice 2” is the highly anticipated, long-awaited sequel to the 1988 original Tim Burton cult sensation. The sequel will feature returning cast Catherine O’Hara, Wynona Rider, and Michael Keaton. Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and also star Willem Dafoe. Though majority of the filming for the movie is being done in the U.K., the production came…

The best of both Dreamworlds is coming to Epic Games’ “Fortnite” in the form of a Barbenheimer themed map. This marketing combination of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” is mostly due to the fact both movies are opening in theaters this weekend. The two movies are clearly complete opposites, yet many theaters are offering tickets to both as a double feature. The last time we saw something remotely similar was back in 2020 when “Doom Eternal” and “Animal Crossings: New Horizons” released on the same day. “Fortnite” creator Squatingdog decided to create a map that represents the success of both movies. The…

Prime Video dropped the season 2 trailer for “Invincible” at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). Fans have waited over two years to learn what happened after the shocking betrayal and showdown of season 1. Stephen Yeun is back as Mark Grayson, who is trying to move forward as a superhero. Series creator Robert Kirkman is hoping this will be the last lengthy wait between seasons for the hit series. This season is stacked with returning voice actors Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Grey DeLisle, Seth Rogan, and more. The trailer shows a long list of new voice actors joining the team…