Author: The DHK

“The Spiderwick Chronicles” is getting a second shot at adaptation for screen, and it’s not squandering it. Based on the series of the same name by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, this time the Grace family is taking to the small screen in a streaming series. The latest iteration takes a darker tone than its slightly more family friendly feature iteration. The series left us asking some serious questions about some of the logistics of the supernatural. At WonderCon, we had the opportunity to speak to the stars and authors of “The Spiderwick Chronicles” about power manifestations and ideal magical…

Action fans brace yourselves, Ke Huy Quan’s “With Love” is his theatrical follow up to “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The film is stacking up to be a powerhouse of performance. It begins production this week, and has added fellow Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, and reunited Quan with “American Born Chinese” co-star Daniel Wu. “With Love” is being made by David Leitch and Kelly McCorkick’s 87North (who are responsible for films like the “John Wick” franchise and the upcoming “The Fall Guy”). It is being produced as part of their first look deal with Universal Pictures. Taking the helm…

Prepare to feel (and meet) all the feelings in the new trailer for “Inside Out 2.” As Riley matures and enters the terrifying world of high school her emotional ensemble expands. Joining Joy (Amy Poehler), Anger (Lewis Black), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Tony Hale), and Disgust (Liza Lapira) are a bevy of sensations personified. As previously announced, Maya Hawke will be voicing Anxiety. Joining her is (the pride of Ireland), Ayo Edebiri as Envy who is “She’s perpetually jealous of everything everyone else has, and she’s not afraid to pine over it.” Ennui, who will be voiced by Adèle Exarchopoulos,…

From “Spider-Man” to “Blue Eye Samurai” and Snoopy, the animation community came together at the 51st Annie Awards to celebrate the 2023 season. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” caught seven awards in its web, including Best Picture. As for television, “Blue Eye Samurai” took home quite the slice of the categories with a total of six wins. Authenticity, Seen and Heard One of the most rewarding things to see this year was the increasing variegation of representation. With nominees from a bevy of identities, progress is eeking its way into the field.Authenticity was also key, with projects like “Moon Girl and…

Fans of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will be yelling “Yip! Yip!” at the new live action adaptation of the series from Netflix. Fourteen years after the generally disastrous attempt to adapt it by M. Night Shyamalan, we think fans will finally feel a sense of satisfaction. Gordon Cormier steps into the shoes and shaved head of Aang, the titular Avatar / last airbender. He brings a soulfulness to the air nomad that feels much needed in this version. Eventually, he’s accompanied by Ian Ousley and Kiawentiio as Sokka and Katara of the Southern Water Tribe.  Where the series really shines…

The election season (okay the fictional one) just heated up as “The Boys” announces their season four premiere date. When we last left the series, Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) was inching closer to her dreams of the White House. Paired with the psychopath that is Homelander (Antony Starr) the duo are power crazed and powered up. Our diabolical do-gooder leader Butcher (Karl Urban) is facing the consequences of dipping into the world of supes as a mere mortal. Facing his shortened mortality he also must face the repercussions of lying to his team. The series also stars Jack Quaid, Erin…

The best spider-news we’ve had all week is here with the update that Marc Bernardin will be adapting Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys” into a comic book series for Dark Horse.  Gaiman’s tale takes place in his well trod territory of deities and legends, this time about the trickster spider-god, Anansi. Entrenched in African folklore the way Gaiman has explored divines through “American Gods,” “Norse Mythology,” and “The Sandman,” this novel stands as one of his beloved gems.  Bernardin, known for his work as a journalist before switching to the world of film and television, most recently served as supervising producer…

NBC’s “Quantum Leap” continues to tackle huge issues, and we had the chance to chat to the iconic Ernie Hudson about his role leading the team. Faced with difficult decisions, Hudson’s Herbert “Magic” Williams must reckon with decisions the team has made in the past that are now coming back to haunt them.  We chatted about the latest episode, life being a perpetual learning experience, and uncanny similarities to his character. Hudson will next be seen in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” returning to his role as Winston Zeddmore. More about Ernie Hudson: Hudson will next be seen in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” returning…

We had the chance to chat to two sitcom legends, Jon Cryer and Donald Faison about their new show, “Extended Family.” Cryer plays Jim Kearny, the ex-husband of Abigail Spencer’s Julia. Faison stars as Trey Taylor, her new beau who just happens to own the Boston Celtics. We chatted about what their real life exes might remember fondly about them, or consider faults. As well as learning from the mistakes of the past, fondness for glabrous guys, and “Two and a Half Men” levels of success. More about “Extended Family” Jim and Julia, after an amicable divorce, decide to continue…

“Quantum Leap” returned this week with “Off the Cuff,” and we had the chance to chat to star Raymond Lee about vaulting back into the season.  The midseason return sees Dr. Ben Song still stuck leaping from body to body, trying to right wrongs in history. Meanwhile the team is reckoning with moving on; having thought him dead or lost in space time. Unexpected paths also converge and emotional growth whether they want it or not is on the horizon. We chatted about Dr. Song’s journey so far, practicing radical selfishness, having to do a whirlwind tour of Egypt, and…