Author: Ray Scanlon

Fathom Events is bringing “The Big Lebowski” back to theaters this April to celebrate the Coen Brother’s film’s 25th anniversary!

Stephanie Allain has joined the team of David Gordon Green’s “The Exorcist” as executive producer. The film, first in the trilogy by Blumhouse and Morgan Creek for Universal and Peacock, recently wrapped principal photography. Producer Jason Blum expressed excitement about Allain joining the team, calling her “the coolest and steadiest producer around.” Allain expressed her delight at working with Blumhouse, David Gordon Green, and Leslie Odom Jr. on a new version of one of her favorite films. The cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, Lidya Jewett, Jennifer Nettles, and Ellen Burstyn, who is reprising her role as Chris MacNeil…

The third season of The CW’s “Superman & Lois” is set to introduce a new iteration of the classic villain, Lex Luthor, played by Michael Cudlitz. The first look at Cudlitz as the character has been revealed. The image showing a shaved head and a full, scraggly beard – a departure from the clean-shaven look of the comics character and other live-action adaptations. This Luthor is very different from Jon Cryer’s version, who appeared in the Arrowverse before the Crisis on Infinite Earths events. In “Superman & Lois,” Lex Luthor is described as a “brutal psychopath who is well-known within…

Creators of HBO’s “The Last of Us” Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have pretty much promised multiple seasons to adapt all the material from “The Last of Us Part II” video game into the television series. Season 1 mostly stuck to the first game and its “Left Behind” DLC, but some changes happened in adapting the title. The result was a 9-episode first season that felt rushed at times. Following the finale of season 1, the pair were asked if they planned to cover all of the video game “The Last of Us Part Two” story in season 2. “No.…

Hulu has released a teaser for the highly anticipated third season of their hit comedy series “Only Murders in the Building.” The murder mystery trio of Charles-Haden (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) is back in action after their successful investigation in the previous season. However, this time, they will be joined by none other than three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep! The premise of the show centers around the trio’s obsession with true crime. It follows their involvement in solving a murder that occurs in their Upper West Side apartment building. As they document their investigation…

Filmmaker Craig Gillespie’s upcoming “Dumb Money” film about the GameStop short squeeze of 2021 has an official release date. Gillespie (“Pam & Tommy, “I, Tonya,” and “Cruella”) will bring the story of the GameStop short squeeze to life. Based on the book “The Antisocial Network” by Ben Mezrich, the film is said to be scathing, funny, and emotional. It will closely follow the true story of how a group of amateur investors and internet denizens upended Wall Street. “Dumb Money” boasts an impressive cast including Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Sebastian Stan, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley, and Dane DeHaan. Vincent D’Onofrio,…

Filmmaker Jon Favreau, creator of “The Mandalorian,” has proposed an immersive new ride for the Galaxy’s Edge Black Spire Outpost “Star Wars” themed area at Disneyland. The suggested attraction would be based on the show’s iconic Razor Crest spaceship. Favreau’s pitch centers on an attraction that explores the secrets of movie-making magic, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “The Mandalorian” while also providing an exciting ride experience. He envisions a ride that is both educational and immersive. Including haptic technology and assets used in The Volume to make the ride feel like a true adventure. The Razor…

According to a new report from the Recording Industry Association of America, vinyl records sold more units than CDs for the first time since 1987. Music fans purchased over 41 million vinyl units in 2022, a 3% increase from 40 million units in 2021. CD sales declined by 28% from 47 million to 33 million units. Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” was the highest-selling vinyl album, with 945,000 copies sold in 2022. This was followed by Harry Styles’s “Harry’s House” (480,000), Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” (263,000), Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” (254,000), and Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” (243,000) following the passing of Christine…

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming big-budget spy thriller, “Citadel.” The Russo Brothers Anthony and Joe, known for their multiple Marvel Studios films, serve as executive producers for the series. David Weil (“Hunters”) will serve as show-runner. Richard Madden (“Bodyguard,” “Game of Thrones”) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (“Quantico”) star. The trailer for “Citadel” was scheduled to release earlier this month, but was delayed following a train crash in Greece. The creators wanted to be sensitive to the fact the trailer features an action-packed sequence on a luxury train. The producers envision the show as a potential…

Actor Chaim (Haym) Topol, two-time Golden Globe award winner, known for his portrayal of Tevye in the 1971 film “Fiddler on the Roof,” has passed away. Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Topol’s passing on March 8th, 2023. President Herzog described Topol as “one of the most outstanding Israeli stage artists.” Topol had a distinguished career, performing on stages in Israel and overseas, all while appearing in numerous films. He was also a talented illustrator and received the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement in 2015. Topol first played the role of Tevye on stage in Israel and London in the late…