Author: Monica Williams

Woody Woodpecker was first introduced to the world in 1940, his infamous laugh being provided by the late Mel Blanc. Over the years Mr. Woodpecker has been in several films and cartoons, with his latest movie being in 2017. The “Woody Woodpecker” film, while received poorly, was done in a hybrid live action, 3D animation style. Streaming giant Netflix decided to give Woodpecker a sequel, continuing the same hybrid style. The first looks for “Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp” were released with Netflix’s 2024 line up announcement. We did not see this one coming at all. Did anyone see this…

The 2024 Oscar nominations were released last week, and with them came a little controversy. “Barbie” received 8 nominations, yet NOT for Best Director and Best Actress. Many fans were upset that Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were not nominated. (Yes, technically, they could both receive Academy Awards for it. Producers are included if the film wins Best Picture, which Robbie is, and Gerwig is nominated for Adapted Screenplay along with her husband, Noah Baumbach.)Co-star Ryan Gosling shared his thoughts on the disappointment, and now Robbie has too. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this…

Easter is right around the corner, and with it comes the iconic PEEPS marshmallow treats. The candy brand has been synonymous with the holiday for over seven decades. You may be asking yourself, what more could the brand possible do to make the upcoming holiday even sweeter? What if we told you that they are making it so you could sleep surrounded by….THESE?! PEEPS has partnered with Home2Suites by Hilton Easton to create the PEEPS Sweet Suit. The suite is described as featuring an “Easter wonderland filled with playful PEEPS decorations, whimsical furnishing, and an irresistible taste of the PEEPS…

“Star Trek” is considered one of the “OG” fandoms in nerd culture. Since it’s inception in 1966, there have been several movies and series. In 2009, a new set of films hit the silver screen, doing well even among the most diehard Trekkies. With the Kelvin timeline films came a new cast, including Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Avatar”) in the role of Lieutenant Uhura, which was originated by the late, great Nichelle Nichols. In a recent interview, Saldana expressed her interest in reprising the role for a fourth time. With Paramount confirming “Star Trek 4” is in fact…

Oscar season is upon us, with nominations being released this week. And as always, with the nominations comes the inevitable snubs. No film, or its cast and crew are immune to being snubbed. Including the biggest movie of the Summer, “Barbie” directed by Greta Gerwig. Ryan Gosling, who received the nomination for Best Supporting Actor, released a statement reflecting how many feel about the situation. “Barbie” took the world by storm. The film received 8 nominations, but there is some controversy. “Barbie” star Margot Robbie, who played the titular character, was not nominated for Best Actress. Gerwig was also not…

As a kid, was there anything better than playing the arcade games at your local Chuck E. Cheese? What if you could do it all again as an adult? The producers at Magical Elves, the same ones behind “Top Chef” and other reality shows, want to give you that chance. Magical Elves is joining the nostalgia IP train by developing a Chuck E. Cheese style game show. In the show adults will be competing in large versions of the classic games found at the entertainment eatery. The whole concept appears to be in the same vein as the hit Netflix…

Is there anything better than a nice Irish whiskey when you need a stiff drink after a hard day? Craft Irish Whiskey Co. agrees with this sentiment. The company is on a mission to restore Ireland’s reputation as a distilling leader in the world. To do that, their aim is to put luxurious Irish whiskey on par with the attention Scotch whisky receives. So, how much would you spend for a rare 30-year-old bottle that also comes with some luxurious items? The Emerald Isle, an extremely rare bottle, was recently sold to American whiskey collector Mike Daley at auction for…

Ferrara Candy Company has chosen to discontinue their iconic Fruit Stripe Gum after 50 years. Best known for its bold colors, Zebra mascot, and flavor lasting for about 30 seconds, the childhood favorite to many was first introduced to the market in 1969. “We are sad to announce that Fruit Stripe Gum has been discontinued by the manufacturer. We are disappointed too,” OldTime Candy, a website that sells “retro” candies, said. The news of the discontinuation has been hitting fans hard, one claiming that this is “a moment of silence for a moment of gum.” “We have made the difficult…

Royal Mail is issuing sets of 15 stamps celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Spice Girls. This is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated a stamp set to a pop group. The group is arguably one of the world’s most successful musical acts. The “girl power” group consisting of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, and Emma Bunton first formed in 1994. They became one of the biggest “Girl Power” acts under their stage names Posh, Ginger, Sporty, Scary, and Baby Spice. We can’t think of a girl in the late 90s that wasn’t part of the…

A Pennsylvania couple was left in shock by the actions of their Goldendoodle, Cecil, after he ate $4,000 in cash. Cecil is normally a well mannered pooch, who had previously “never done anything bad in his life.” That all changed with his expensive meal on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Cecil’s owners Carrie and Clayton Law could hardly believe their dog would eat the cash, the good boy doesn’t even beg for table scraps. “Suddenly Clayton yelled to me, ‘Cecil’s eating $4,000!’ I thought, ‘I cannot be hearing that.’ I almost had a heart attack,” Carrie recalled. Clayton had brough the…