Author: Ray Scanlon

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. Pedro Pascal,…

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 “Midnights” Republic 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…

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. Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas in “Citadel” Prime…

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. Fiddler On The Roof, original theatrical poster United Artists Topol first played the role of Tevye…

Alex Gibney, the prolific and award-winning documentary filmmaker, has announced his latest project. It will focus on billionaire Elon Musk. The creators describe the film, titled “Musk,” as a “definitive and unvarnished examination” of the controversial CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter. Elon Musk, Boring Company TED Talk [https://youtu.be/zIwLWfaAg-8] Gibney’s previous work has seen him tackle high-profile and controversial subjects such as Scientology, WikiLeaks, and Russian president Vladimir Putin. His investigative lens has focused on Elizabeth Holmes with “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” Julian Assange with “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks,” and Putin with “Citizen…

Science fiction has long used the concept of a duplicate to add intrigue to its stories. Cloning, time travel, and parallel universes have made it easier for multiple versions of characters to appear. The concept of the multiverse has become a popular trope in films and TV shows like “Loki”, “The Flash,” “Spider-Man,” The CW’s Arrowverse, and “Doctor Strange.” Marvel Studios projects have adopted the word ‘variant’ to describe the alternate versions of their characters. While some may view the multiverse as a lazy screenwriting tool, it provides a convenient way for productions to introduce different versions of characters, much…

We are very sorry to report the news that legendary performer Ricou Browning, the man who played the iconic Universal Monster Gill-Man in “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” has passed away. Browning was at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida when he passed due to natural causes on February 27th. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Kim Browning. He is known for his fabulous career in the film industry that provided entertainment for both past and future generations. Ricou Browning in his movie costume at Wakulla Springs(1953) Photo by Florida Memory archives Browning started his career in the film…

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” star Chris Pine has finally answered some questions about ‘Spitgate,’ the viral controversy surrounding his “Don’t Worry Darling” co-star Harry Styles. The buzz was that Styles allegedly spit on Pine at the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere in 2022.Pine has since clarified that no, Styles did not spit on him. The “Star Trek” (09) star says Styles merely leaned down and made a joke about the press tour’s exhausting nature. Pine’s publicist had previously denied the rumors, and emphasized ‘mutual respect’ between the two stars. Pine also addressed the drama surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling.”…

Breakout star of Peacock’s “Bel-Air” Jabari Banks is making waves in the entertainment industry. The 23-year-old West Philadelphia native landed his first major role as the lead in the dramatic modern re-imagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The show has been well-received by fans and critics alike for a remake that is far removed from the original. As he continues to make a name for himself, Banks recently expressed his interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His sites are set on playing one of the world’s most popular superheroes, Spider-Man. Jabari Banks, “Bel Air” Peacock, NBC Universal At…

In a recent auction of “Breaking Bad” props and ephemera, one particular item caught the attention of many buyers. A pair of briefs belonging to the show’s lead character, Walter White. Though the underwear was not actually worn by actor Bryan Cranston, it was created as a matching pair. This was a prop pair made to be seen in Walter’s closet throughout the series. Despite initial estimates of the undergarment selling for around $5,000, the final bid far exceeded expectations. It ended up selling for an impressive $32,500 through Prop Store. Walter White “Breaking Bad”/ AMC – Sony Pictures Television…