Film-maker, podcaster & comic writer Kevin Smith is getting his own comic book imprint from Dark Horse. The line will be called Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash Press, named after his New Jersey comic shop.
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John DiMaggio joins ‘Futurama’ revival at Hulu
“Futurama” voice actor John DiMaggio has officially signed on to the Hulu revival of the beloved animated sci-fi comedy series, bringing the long and bitter saga known as #Bendergate to a close.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ new trailer teases return to Hogwarts
In the new trailer for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Warner Bros. continues to tease a return to Hogwarts and a takedown of Gellert Grindelwald (played by Mads Mikkelsen, who takes over the role from Johnny Depp), who is considered to be among the most powerful and dangerous Dark Wizards, as he continues to wreak havoc in his attempts to seize control of the wizarding world.
Classic Doctor Who actor dies
British actor Stewart Bevan, best known for his performances in both film and television has died aged 73.
His extensive career include the films Brannigan (1975), The Ghoul (1975), House of Mortal Sin (1976), Ivanhoe (1982), Chromophobia (2005) and The Scouting Book for Boys (2009) while on television, he is best known for playing Clifford Jones in Doctor Who (1973) and Ray Oswell in Emmerdale (1977).
‘Ghostbusters’ Director Ivan Reitman, dies at 75
Producer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster Ghostbusters, died in his sleep on Feb. 12 in Montecito, Calif., his family confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 75. The cause of death was not released.
Trailer released for ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’
A new trailer has been released for Marvel Studio’s Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness which is due for release in theaters only on May 6th 2022. The trailer was released during the commercials for the Superbowl LVI.
‘Futurama’ Revived at Hulu
The future is looking bright for Fry, Leela and Bender at Hulu.
20th Television Animation and Hulu announced today the return of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen‘s brilliantly subversive animated sci-fi comedy, Futurama. The announcement was made today by Craig Erwich, President, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment and 20th Television Animation Head Marci Proietto. The order is for 20 new episodes and the series will go into production in February, with a 2023 premiere.
BAFTA reviewing special awards following Noel Clarke scandal
Following the criticism BAFTA received extensive criticism for presenting Noel Clarke with its Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award during its televised ceremony in April 2021, just weeks before he faced numerous allegations by multiple women as part of an investigation by The Guardian newspaper (He has denied all allegations). The outlet reported that BAFTA, which named Clarke as the recipient of the award in late March, knew about the allegations almost two weeks prior to the film awards; however, BAFTA has maintained that it wasn’t presented with sufficient evidence to investigate the anonymous emails and claims it had received about the actor. Following the article BAFTA suspended the membership of Clarke and stripped him of his award.
Arrow Films to release standard editions of Children of the Corn 4K and Children of the Corn Trilogy
Arrow Video has announced the upcoming release of Stephen King‘s Children of the Corn trilogy boxset in standard Blu-ray edition following their special 4K Ultra edition release late last year.
Encanto song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ becomes first official Disney song to reach UK No 1
In a UK music chart first tonight, We Don’t Talk About Bruno, from the new hit Disney musical Encanto, soars to Number 1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart – becoming the first ever original Disney song to do so in the chart’s 70-year history, the Official Charts Company can confirm.
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