Midday Movie Madness on 90.7: Recent Episodes
Alexis engelman
The podcast form of 90.7 WKKL FM’s long running weekly Midday Movie Madness show. Movies, dvds, Hollywood news , movie history and lots more!
On today's breaking (unplanned) news, I say farewell to legendary Oscar winning 79 year old Diane Keaton, who sadly passed away to. Sorry Yellowjackets tv show fans .. but the show's time is up after the next season. But in better news, I have the first trailer and debut date for the 2nd Game of Throne spinoff- "A Knight of Seven Kingdoms " and Gasp! What's this? the Minecraft movie sequel has level up to a July 2027 date?
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , Taylor Swift is on top of the domestic box office charts as the 3 day exclusive album debut film "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" took the box office crown. Worlds will collide when Tron : Ares opens this Friday. Exciting news Minecraft Movie fans.. Warner Bros is heading back to the mines in july 2027 for the sequel to this year's unforeseen massive 'block'buster. Plus Ashley Judd is bringing the ture story of the first people with Down Syndrome to play and score for a college football team to the big screen, Darius Rucker is engaged and.. What's this? An Ocean's 14 is in the works?
On today's News And Horror Film Flashback Fun min episode.. It's official Bruins fans.. Zdeno Chara's number No. 33 is going to be retired and I have a slight development in the future live action Polly Pocket movie. Plus for part of this weekend Horror History Flashback fun I take a requested look back at a f film thatintroduced the world to Norman Bates (and scared the .. blazes out of viewers with the grisly shower murder scene)
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "One Battle After Another " topped the domestic box office .. But with the Leonardo DiCaprio film stay on on top when Dwayne Johnson's "The Smashing Machine" comes int the theater boxing ring? I say goodby to the iconic Jane Goodall who sadly passed away yesterday. On the better side of things, Kieran Culkin is going to be a dad of three soon, the famous "Reading Rainbow " show is coming back and I kick off this year's annual Halloween Horror History feature with last year's "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice"
On this week's News and (Bigger Than Ususal) Flashback Fun mini episode, it's official.. Selena Gomez is now a married and big news! A ten foot statue of the late rock and roll singer Tina Turner has been unveiled in her hometown. Plus I have five requested flashback fun films .. including the first X-Men film and a certain beloved fantasy romance adventure that just turned 38 . ( What ? The Princess Bride is 38? Inconcievable!)
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior .. not even Margot Robbie or Collin Farell could take out Demon Slayer-Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle. Rhianna's now a girl mom with the arrival of her third child and Scotty McCreery's now has two sons! Leonardo Dicaprio and Gabby and the Gabby Cats face off in theaters this week. Plus bow-wow! Next year's Air Bud film has found its canine stars.. yes I said stars, a Baywatch reboot eries is coming and much more.
On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode .. I hate to burst your bubble Dawson's Creek fans but ames VanDer Beek won't be at tonight one -night only Dawnson's Creek reunion charity event in New York City.. but he does have quite the big name replacement. Guess what "Weapons" movie fans? Writer - Director Zac Cregger is working on a prequel movie about the horror's film's Aunt Gladys. Plus "Miss Nelson is Missing " is becominga live action Netflix movie and i go back in time a little over 9 anda half years ago to when a certain ( potty-mouthed ) Merc with a Mouth made his feature film debut,
On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Great news Taylor Swift fans ! her new album "Life Of a Showgirl" is getting an 89 minute 'release party' theatrical release... but only from October 3-5. Rejoicify Wicked fans- A "Wicked " Night is coming to Dancing With The Stars. Plus The Angry Birds Movie 3 is flying to theaters earlier than expected. And as today is World Batman Day , I tlk a look back at a Batman film .
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" completely obliterated all expectations with its massive $71 million debut. I pay tribute to the late Robert Redford and revisit two of his most famous film. Ut's time to bring up the curtai.. it's time to light the lights.. cause Seth Rogan is revivingThe Muppet Show. (Yes .. you read that right). Plus "Him Movie " opens in theaters, "Camp Rock 3 " is officially happening ( and already started filming), and Superman flies to dvd next Tuesday .
On this wee'k's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. ooooh sorry "Highlander" fan but due to Henry Cavill getting injured the long in the work new "Highlander " film probably wont start filming until next year. In better news, Big Little lies is coming back for a third season, Saoirse Ronan is a first time mom plu for part of today's birthday requested Flashback Fun .. I go back about ten months ago when the first "Wicked" flew from the stage to the silver screen
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode .. "The Conjuring: Last Rites" jolted the box office back to life with a massive opening weekend. Downton Abbesy fans it's time to say goodbye to the Crawleys and their devoted staff this Friday with the 3rd and final Downton Abbey film. Plus what's this? Micheal Caine is coming out of retirement for a sequel to a 2015 Vin Diesel fantastay movie and Hilary Duff is back to making music a decade after her last album?
on today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Weapons" re-took the domestic box office crown after a very slow moviegoing Labor Day holiday weekend. Sorry Questlove fans but his live action version of "The Aristocats ' has been scrapped. In much better news ... Hamilton fans sing with glee cause a filmed version of the play is rap-singing its way to the big screen this friday for its 10th anniversary. Yipee! plus the Superman' sequel hasa title and a date, "Downton Abbey" star Michelle Dockery has a new role - future first time mom, and IT: Welcome To Derry HBO series has a date .
On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. sorry to burts your bubble Mortal Kombat fans .. but Mortal Kombat II just got bumped to May 2026 . In better news .. Warwick Davis is returning as Flitwick for the Harry Potter TV series and Great Scot! Back to the Future is returning to theaters next month for a 40th anniversary rerelease ? Plus as today is Back To Hogwarts day lets go back in time to when first HArry Potter film cast a huge ' spell' over the world .
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , "Kpop Demon Hunters" gave Netflix its first ever domestic number 1 box office hit. But can the animated film standit's ground when "The Toxic Avenger " and "Caught Stealing" come out tomorrow? Get excited Twilight Saga fans , the whole five film series is returning to theaters in October.. but just for 5 days. Plus Kate Winlet;s directorial debut has a date for December , the recent "Liio and Stitch " remake surfs to dvd and much more.
On today's News and Flashback Fun ( Maybe Not So ) Mini Episode podcast... it's official folks.. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are 'goin' to the chapel and they're gonna get married." In other words.. they're engaged!
It was a sunny day
A few days before Labor Day
When news was announced that was really sweet
we know when Netflix is getting Sesame Street!
Plus Thomas Rhett is going to be a dad for the fifth time and i have not one but four dog starring films ( including an iconic one that just turned 86 ) for this year's National Dog Day Falshback Fun
Breaking sad news .. Terence Stamp has joined fellow Superman the movie stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder in the Daily Planet newspaper office in the sky. But on the flip side,, the late Tobey Keith's son Stelan just got a new role: first time father
On today's News And Flashback Fun (Maybe Not So) Mini Episode.. Kriten Wiig is joing the Master of the Universe film as fan favorite character Roboto and big news Breakfast Club fans. the 1985 classic John Hughes movie is returing to theaters next month to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Not to mention "The Running Man " remake will open up a week later than planned . Plus i have a rare double birthday requested flashback fun which includes two massively sucessfull film that opened in June.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, the horror film "Weapons" took "Fantastic Four: The First Steps " off the domestic box office throne. Big news" KPop Demon Hunters" fans- the recently released animated Netflix musical is gettinga sin-a-long event in select theaters next weekend. The biggest grossing film of 2025 "Ne Zha 2" arrives on USA shores next friday. Plus there's going to be an Addams Family animated film reboot, "Shrek 5 " got bumped all the way until June 2027 and what's this ? A 7th Final Destination movie is in the works. (There will be no podcast show or mini episode the week of August 17-23)
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. oooooh.. Despite still keeping the domestic box office crown "Fantastic Four: The First Steps " had a verrry shard drop. Sorry "Sex and the City " fans.. but "And Just Like That.." will be ending for good in a few weeks. On the better side of things.. Things are about to get a a bit freakier with the anticipated release of "Freakier Friday". Plus "Hamilton " will be rap-singing its way to the big screen on September 5, A Nightmare on Elm Street is getting a 4K Blu-Ray set collection treatment and I take a look back at one of Michelle Yeoh's mast iconic films.
On today's News And Flashback Fun mini episode .. country music fans are mourning the loss of soulful country music legend Jeanie Selley and I'm sorry 'Sex and the City fan".. but the book will close forever on it's seqel series "And Just Like That." . But in better news the first Star Wars film " Star Wars : A New Hope" will hyper jump to its 50th anniversary re-release April 30, 2027 . And guess what? A Quiet Place Part 3 has an official release date. Plus for this week's flashback fun I go back in time to four different movies in cluding one that had Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have a super "Freaky Friday"
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" broke the recent Marvel movie 'curse ' as they launched themselves right onto the the domestic chart's top spot. Breaking news folks: singer Justin Timberlake has Lyme Disease . The Bad Guys are back on the big screen for their sequel this week. Plus there's the annual San Diego Comic Con recap,, a requested birthday flashback to three diferent films - one of of which is a very recent massive Jack Black 'block'buster and Wednesday season 2 part 1 arrives on Netflix on August 6.
On this week's News and FlashBack Fun mini episode .. ooooh.. I'm sorry E! News fans .. but the long running entertainment news show has joined "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" as the latest tv show to get the axe. Sorry.. In better news , two more memebers have been picked for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping film and 5 new members have joined the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer " reboot at Hulu. Plus praise the Greek Gods Percy Jackson and the Olympian show fans.. we have a releae date for season 2 and I pay tribute to the late Hulk Hogan by revisiting tow of hime films
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior to no one's real suprise James Gunn's "Superman" reboot soared higher than any of its foes as it kept the box office crown.. But will it still keep it when Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps opens this weekend? I pay tribut to two legendary icons we sadly lost this week: heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and pro wrestler/ actor Hulk Hogan. On the better side of things, the Wednesday Netflix show has been renewed for a 3rd season , I can tell you when the Michael Jackson biopic moonwalks to theaters and plenty of casting news. And in honor of Sharwk week I take a look backat two shark attack films.. and no folks it's not 'Jaws" or any of the "Sharknado" films
On this week's News and Flashback (Not So) Mini Episode, sorry news ( and late night talk show) fans but "Late Night With Stephen Colbert" will be ver forever at the end of the 2025-2026 season, shocking fans ( and other talk show hosts). and sorry "Spider-verse' fans but the final film in the animated franchise been delayed by three weeks. in better news, the live action Legend of Zelda film has found its two main stars and rejoice Friday the 13th fans ! the young Jason has been cast from the upcoming prequel series Camp Crystal Lake. Plus for part of today's requested birthday Flashback fun .. I go back in time just over 15 years ago to when the world met Gru and those small yellow gibersh talking Minions
On this (totally unplanned) breaking news episode, I say goodby to the late voice actor James Carter Cathcart who brought life to Pokemon anime's (arrogant ) Gary Oak and Team Rocket's Jame. But on the beter side of thing, I can confirm when Brendan Fraser's first post Oscar win movie is coming out.. and in it just over four months away and when "The Office"'s spinoff series is coming out.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode . "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomped its foes flat during is unforessen amazing debut over the Fourth of July . Look up... James Gunn's Superman flies faster than a speeding bullet ( sorry couldn't resist) to theaters this friday. Gasp! an English lauguage dub of Chinese mega blockbuster Ne Zha 2 with Michelle Yeoh is coming to US shores this summer . Pls Kelly Osbourne is gong down the aisle, the Smufs go on a new adventure next Frida and i take a requested look back at 4 films including a Leonardo DiCaprio on that turns 15 next week. (Remember folks wThere will be ne show podcast next week.)
On this week's mini episode.. Whoo hoo! The live action "Lilo and Stitch" remake surfed past "A Minecraft Movie " to become the highest grossing 2025 film in the world so far. What's this? Kelly Osbourne is engaged and John M. Chu is is the driver's seat I mean the director chair for the "Hot Wheels" movie. Plus is honor of her birthday today for part of Flashback Fun I take a look back at one of the late Shelly Duvall's most famous films ( and no folks it's not 'The Shining")
On this week's mini episode I say goobye to the late actor Julian McMahon, who sadly passedaway earlier this week. But in better news A tv spinoff of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest " is in the works and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first film is returning to theaters for two days next month. Plus i go back in time to 2006 when Meryl Streep gave Anne Hathaway totally hell ..
On this week's Weekely Weekend Warrior episode .. Brad Pitt's F1 movie easily ran laps around M3GAN 2.0 to take the domestic box office crown. What's this? A Crimson Tide sequel is in the works and The Devil Wears Prada sequel is now filming? Plus lots of stars including Demi Moore, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Timothee Chalamet Gordon Ramsey and Josh Groban are getting honored with their own Hollywood Walk of Fame stars in 2026, and I go back in time to the 2017 My Little Pony movie for a requested birthday flashback. and and much more.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. the live action "How To Train Your Dragon" bared its teeth and kept the box office crown in week two. Rejoice Lilo and Stitch fans- we're getting sequel to the recent live action remake blockbuster. M3GAN is back with upgrades for her sequel. Plus The next James Bond film found its director and A Minecraft Movie, ( the highest grossing 2025 movie so far) is out on dvd. And for the final Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback I look back at three famous films.. one of whuch taught audiences how to 'paint with all the colors of the wind' 30 years ago.
On this week' s mini episode. (Scottish accent): I have good news fer all o' ye Outlander fans out tha . (And no it isn't when tha final season o' the famous time travelin' romatic drama shall air. ).. Tha upcomi' spinoff is gettin' a second season . ( regular voice) plus the actors bringing Ampert , Wellie, Silka and Panache to life for the Sunrise on teh Reaping film have been reaped err I mean picked. Plus for a birthday requested Flashback fun I take alookat three very different films that have one common link.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast ... Raaawr! The live action 'How To Train Your Dragon " totally flew past expectations and dragon-fired "Lilo and Stitch " off the domestic top spot. This friday discover that time didn't heall everything with the next installment of the 28 Days Later Film series. Plus Pixar's newest film beams its way up to theaters , Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson's new film has a release date and I go back in time to when a certain inconi Steven Speilberg film first swam its way to Hollywood history.
On this week's mini episode .. The perfect casting for "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" continues to grow as Glenn Close and Billy Porter join the film. Country star Laura Alaina has a new role : first time elated mother. Plus what's this? Tom Cruise is getting and honorary oscar? And Great Scot! For part of this week's Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback Fun... I go back to the past to revisit an iconic sci fi comedy that's about to hit a big milestone July 3 ...
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior.. not even Ana De Armas' 'John Wick" spinoff "Ballerina" could make "Lilo and Stitch" budge from the top of the charts.. but can the hit live action remake stand its ground when Toothless, Hiccup , Astrid, Stoick and the rest of the How To Train Your Dragon gang fly into theaters this week? May the Schwartz be with you- Mel Brooks is returning as Yogurt in the Scpaceballs sequel with arrives in two years. Plus.. I say farewell to The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Violent Night 2 has a release date and for a special requested birthday flashback I go back in time to 3 animated Disney films. (One of which taught audience all about the "Circle of Life" and ":Hakuna Matatah" .
On this week's mini episode , I say goodby to 82 year old funk music trailblazer Sly Stone who sadly when up to the recording studio in the sky yesterday. . On the better side of this 9 ( yes 9) people have been Sorted into the Harry Potter tv series .. including everyone's favorite bullying Syltherin . (fake cough : Draco Malfoy) and what's this? There's a new WonderWoman movie in the works? Plus for part of this week's Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback .. "Hey you guys!" Guess what film just did the 'Truffle Shuffle to it's 40th anniversary?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. the late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe is getting an enormous recognition from The Academy Museum next year for her heavenly 100th birthday- a massive exhibition celebrating her rise to Hollywood icon. Plus 80s fans rejoice! The lovable Care Bears are getting their own live action film .. their first theatrical movie in almost forty years . And for part of this week's requested Sizzling Summer Blockbuster Flashback Fun, I go back in time eactly 19 years ago , Liev Schreiber discovers that his son may be the devil incarnate.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode...Ooooh. "Karate Kind Legends" got majorly butt-kicked by reigning box office champ "Lilo and Stitch" and second placer "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning". But can "Lilo and Stitch" stand its ground when the John Wick spinoff film "Ballerina" stethily sneaks into theaters. Plus , Tom Felton will be Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child " on Broadway for six weeks in the fall,and We know the dates for the fifth and final season of Netflix' 'Stranger Things' and the third Knives Out movie drops on the streamer. Not to mention this year's annual Scorching Summer Blockbuster feature kicks off with a certain rum loving, gold toothed pirate that stole a shipload of treasure nearly 22 years ago.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, the live action remake of "Lilo and Stitch" majorly surfed past the final Mission: Impossible movie to rule worldwide, totally plasma -blasting the heck out of industry expectations. Grab some butterbeer to celebrate Harry Potter fans- at long last we know who's stepping into the roles of Harry Ron and Hermione for the upcoming "Harry Potter" tv series. Hi-Yah! "Karate Kid Legends" punches its way to to theater's this week. Plus Rachel Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr are re-teaming up for future holiday movie, the newest Looney Tunes movie blows up on on dvd and much more
On this week's mini episode, ... I'm sorry to tell you this folk but the next two Avengers films got delayed. Grid your loins folks cause a sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" is coming out May 1. Plus for part of a requested birthday flashback I take a look back at one of the late Nora Ephron's most iconic romantic comedies.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Final Destination : Bloodlines " took over the domestic top spot with a 'killer' debut. the live action Lilo & Stitch and the final Mission : Impossible film go head to head over the Memorial Day holiday Weekend. Plus.. Mummy Pig's 3rd little piglet has arrived and Jimmy Kimmel is a first time grandfather. Plus we've got a big, big, big casting update for the "The Hunger Games : Sunrise on the Reaping" film , Sesame Street is headed to Netflix for the next season and whats this? Mattel is making a film out of its Whack-A-Mole game?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Ooooh. I hate to the bearer of bad news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar the last Airber fans... but their next animated big screen fims have been bumped. I've got great news Bruce Springsteen fans-his biopic " Deliever Us From Nowhere" starring The Bear;'s Jeremy Allen White as The Boss himself will be rocking its way to theaters this fall. And for part of todays ( rare) double birthday requested Flashback Fun.. I go back in time to a famous cheerleading centered teen comedy from 25 years ago.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast,
"Thunderbolts" may be ruling but will it stand its ground when Death comes calling with the new Final Destination movie? Rejoice Wicked and Bridgerton fans! Wicked is getting tv tv special in the fall on NBC and Peacock and Bridgerton is renewed for season 5 & 6. Plus what's this? Captain America: Brave New World is on dvd abnd i go back in time to a famous film with the late actors Christopher Plummer and Sean Connery.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, grab a cup of tea and crumpets to celebrate "Bridgerton " fans: the hit Netflix series has been renewed for seasons 5 & 6 AND season 4 is coming next year. ( in a bad mario voice) : Great a-news Mario fan ! The Super Mario Bros Movie 's sequel's title has-a been leaked and the -abrother are a-going global. ( regular voice) : Plus in honor of Robert Pattinson's 39th birthday I have a requested flashback at one of his films ( and no it's not "The Batman")
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast .. "Thunderbolts*" kicked off the 2025 summer movie season ( but didn't make as much as Walt Disneyand Marvel Studios were hoping for.) What's this? "Practical Magic 2" "The Hunt for Gullum", and the next "Evil Dead " film all have dates? Plus "Clown in a Cornfield " slashes its way from the page to the big screen and ,,, ( old English voice) There art going to be follow-ups to 10 Things I Hate About You" ? ( Yes thou read-eth that correctly I said follo-ups)
On today's News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodby to two recently passed female entertainers . In better news guess what Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons fans? Their new film "Bugonia" ( an English language remake of 2003's "Save The Green Planet' director by Yorgos Lanthimos) has been moved up and is coming out at the end of October. Bad Yoda voice: Star Wars Day 2025 it is. In honor of it two Stars Wars films for flashback I have for you.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior, not even the return of Obi-Wan -Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker or Ben Affleck could topple "Sinners" from the domestic top spot. Marvel kicks off the summer movie season with their new film "Thunderbolts* and Adam Pearson is staring in the first film version of "The Elephant Man " play. plus.. I' do a double birthday requested flashback fun and Gasp! What's this? Kerry Washington is making a Desperate Housewifves spinoff show?
On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini episode ,.. to quote the Hogwarts Sorting Hat ( and millions of Harry Potter fans ) " Another Weasley !" Rupert Grint aka Ron Weasely revealed he's now a dad of 2 in the cutest way . Speaking of growing families , rejoice Peppe Pigh fans. the gender of Mummy Pig's 3rd little Piglet has been revealed ! Plus i go back intime to the first true "brat packera film of the 1980s. ( No folks it's not '"The Breakfast Club."
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, exciting news Narnia book fans - Greta Gerwig's "Narnia" movie has cast the actress playing the White Witch. Hunger Games Fans rejoice! Jesse Plemmons will be bringing the younger version of Plutarch Heavensbee to life for The Hunger Games : Sunrise on the Reaping film. Plus I go back to three very different film versions of famous books.. one of of which is one of retired actor Jack Nicolson's most famous movies.
On this week's Weekly Weened Warrior... "Sinners" sunk its vampire fangs into the domestic top spot. What this? and Wednesday Season 2 has official release dates? ( Yes I said dates). This Friday return to the movie where Anakin Skywalker turned to the Force's dark side when "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith " returns to theater galaxies for a 20th anniversary re-release. And guess what Star Wars fans? Darth Maul is getting his own animated seres in 2026. Plus I go back in time to three beloved 1980s comedies, Best Picture winner "Anora " comes to DVD next week and Gasp! "10 Things I Hate About You" is getting turned into a musical ?
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior Podcast..Whoa! After just two weeks out , current domestic champ "A Minecraft Movie" is already halfway to the billion dollar club and has a sequel already being fast tracked. Michael B. Jordan's new vampire horror film sinks its fangs into theaters this friday. Plus Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Best Picture nominee ( and Best International Film Oscar Winner ) I'm Still Here drive on dvd and what's this? Lindsay Lohan's going to be starring in her first ever lead role for a tv series for Hulu?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode podcast . raise your wands in celebration Harry Potter fans! 6 actors have been sorted into the upcoming Harry Potter TV series . Speaking of TV series big news "Outlander" show fans.. the long wait its over-the prequel series" Outlander: Blood of My Blood" has a release date. Plus what's this? Aladdin is getting a horror movie? And as Easter is this Sunday.. today's flashback fun films are about three films with rabbits as main stars .
On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Not So) Mini Episode, Surprise folks! YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel is now a doting mom of two and Zachary Levi has a new role these days: first time father. Plus big news: Warner Brosther is planning on remaking the iconic 1992 Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner film "The Bodyguard" . (Yes really!) and a stunt design Oscar category finally happening... in 2028 . As it's Passover today i look back at three films based on the story of the Exodus.. one of which starred the late Val Kilmer.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior, oooh! Jason Statham's new film took the domestic crown in a shocking win as the live action "Snow White " crashed hard. I pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer by revisiting an iconic- if not the most iconic-movie of the late actor's career. Exciting news Spidey fans ! We have an official title for the next Sony Spider-Man film and "Spider-Man : Beyond the Spider-Verse " finally web-swings to theaters.. but not until June 4 2027. the Minecraft video games goes from the computer screen to the silver screen this Friday. Plus what's this? David Fincher and Brad Pitt are making a "Once Upon A time in Hollywood" film for Netflix, Jennifer Lawrence is now a mom of two, and Warfare comes to theaters next friday ? Remember folks there will be no Weekly Weekend Warrior show / podcast next week)
On this week's News and April Fools Day Comedic Flashback Fun mini episode , it's officical folks: "Coyote vs Acme" ( unfairly shalved by Warner Bros for 'tax write-offs' ) will finnally see the light of day and a theatrical release thanks to Ketchup Entertainment! Plus Dave Coulier has a brand new off screen role: first time grandpa and three new faces are joing "House of the Dragon " Season 3. Plus for part of this week's comedic Flashback fun, I look back at a certain 2005 summer comedy that help revive the popularity of r-rated aduklt oriented comedies and a fantasy comedy Best Picture Nominee that totally turned the box office pink ( and steamrolled over all other films ) in July 2023.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini, I pay trubute to the late author LJ Smith , introduced readers ( and later tv viewers) to "The Vampire Diaries"' Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore, and Damon Salvatore. On the better side of things.. Master Swords up Zelda fans! We have an official release date for the live action Legend of Zelda movie.. and you only have to wait less than two years form now. Plus for part of today's Flashback fun.. I go back 50 years ago to when the world discovered the terrifying Rabbit of Caerbannog. the Bridge Troll, the relentless Black Knight, The Knights Who Say Ni and many others ina comedy classic.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. Ooooh.! Depite ruling "Snow White" had a weak start and could stop the box oiffice woes. But can it survive against "Death of a Unicorn" and "The Woman in The Yard"? Get out the Scooby-Snacks to celebrate Scooby fans! The first ever live action Scooby Doo series is officially a go at netflix! Plus the Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027, Ed Westwick is a first time dad, "A Complete Unknown" and "Mufasa : The Lion King " sing their ways to dvd next week and . much more
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior.. "Novocaine' lead an the worst movie going weekend of the year yet
Mirror , Mirror on the wall.,
will the action-comedy fall
when the anticipated remake of "Snow White" comes to call?
and big news Power Rangers fans! A new live action series is at the works at Disney+. I'm sorry Saw fans, but it looks like Saw XI has gotten stuck in one of Jigsaw's traps and is dead. Plus 2005's "Pride and Prejudice" is returning to theaters next month, Ted Lasso is getting a 4th season and .. What's this ? I appears as if "Coyote vs Aceme" may actually have a chance at seeing the light iof day in theaters after all?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , Great news for fans of 2005's "Pride & Prejudice" ( that's the one with Keira Knightley, Matthew McFaydden, Carey Mulligan, Judi Dench, the late Donald Sutherland and Rosamund Pike) is returneing to theaters for its 20th anniversary next month. Plus "Ted Lasso " fans can "Believe" again -a 4th season of the acclaimed AppleTV+ show is in the works. Plus ( in an irish brogue) for flashback fun i take a look at 5 ( yes ye read that right) different films includin' some irish films an' three requested films.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Mickey17" ruled the domestic box office charts.. with a really disappointing debut. This Friday in theaters, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck wil have to stick together to save the world from an alien invasion ( if they don't drive each other crazy first.) Plus it looks like "cujo" still has bite cause Netflix just ordered a reboot of the Stephen King horror novel. Jaws is getting quite the celebration plans for its 50th anniversary this summer . And in honor of St. Patricks Day I take a look back a horror comedy with an evil leprechaun that came out just over 32 years ago.
On today's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode, sorry "The Summer I turned Pretty " show fans but the upcoming third season of Jenny Han's best selling YA book trilogy is going to close the book on the hit show . In better news... The groundbreaking godfather err god-shark of all big summer blockbusters 1975's 'Jaws" has quite the line up ready for it's big 50th anniversary this summer .. including a theatrical re-release at summer's end. ( And just when you thought it was safe to return to theater waters) .Exciting news forlks! We may have foubd the upcoming harry Potter TV series' Professers Snape and McGonagall! Plus for today's requested birthday Flashback fun , I go back over a decade ago to when the world first fell in love with Jennifer Laws . (No folks it's not when she brought Katniss Everdeen to life)
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior, "Captain America: Brave New World" kept the domestic box office crown over a quiet Oscar weekend. And speaking of the Oscars -I have the full list of the winners ( and we you can watch Best Picture winnere "Anora" at home.) After multiple delyas, Bong Joon-ho's follow up to "Parasite" "Mickey17 " finally arrives in theaters. Plus Plankton gets his own movie on Netflix, I look back the Kill Bill films /. What's this? Mamma Mia is coming back to Broadway this summer?
on this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, .. sorry folks the "Tiana" Disney+ series has been totally scrapped. in better news 'Mamma Mia! Here we go again!" ( sorry couldn't resist). The Mamma Mia! play is returning to broadway for a 6 month limited run. Plus... Scream 7 plot twist! David Arquette's Dewy is (somehow) returning from the dead for "Scream VII". Plus I pay tribute to late actors Gene Hackman and Michelle Tratchenberg for this week's Flashback Fun
On today's totally unexpected breaking news, 75 year old David Johansen aka Buster Pointdexter- the last surviving member of the New York Dolls has sadly gone on tho thge that recoding studio in the sky. And I'm sorry Lord of the Rings fans... but you'll have to wait an extra year to see Andy Serkis' Gollum back on the big scree. . But in better news to nobody (real) surprise, "Madame Web" was the big loser / "winner" (if one's to use the term nicely) and I've got really 'paw-some' news for Paw Patrol fans .
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Despite a pretty steep drop "Captain America: Brave New World still held on to the domestic top spot. Big news Hunger Games fans- a play version of the book is coming in October 2025.. to London. A film version of the 2019 documentary "Last Breath arrives in theaters. Plus I look back to two very famous Oscar winning musicals, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are performing Wicked songs at Sundays Oscars and .. What this? Peppa Pigs Mummy Pig is having a third piglet?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode. Sorry Spider-Man fans.. you'll have to wait a week more for Tom Holland;s Peter Parker/ Spider-Man to web-sling his way back int theaters July 2026. in better news.. hold on to your buffalo yak Avatar the Last Airbender fans... we're getting a third show set in the world the beloved 2005 animated cartoon. Plus for part of Flashback Fun in honor of Drew Barrymore's 50th birthday , I take a look back at one of her most famous movies. No folks it's not "The Wedding Singer" , "Charlie's Angels", " Never Been Kissed " or "Ever After" ,
on today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast. "Captain America: Brave New World" topped the domestic box office charts over th President's Day Weekend holiday becoming the highest grossing 2025 film ( for now). Breaking news: Amazon MGM now holds the creative rights to the James Bond films! Stephen King's short story "The Monkey" swings from the page to the big screen this week. Plus a new musical about the late Loretta Lynn's life is in the works , "Wicked" 'files' to a streaming debut very soon and "Conclave " takes the Best Picture Contender Spotlight Stage.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.,, Rejoicify "Wicked" and "The Last of Us" fans! Not only is "Wicked" 'flying' to Peacock streaming on March 21 ( sorry couldn't resist) but I have an official date for the return of "The Last Of Us." Wicked's Cynthia Erivo is going to be verrry busy this summer. Plus ( Stittch voice) : Blue fetch buggy! With the live action Lilo and Stitch landing in theaters galaxies in a little over over three months , I go back to when the world first met Stitch.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , “Heyyy you guuuuuuys!” We have a very promising update on Goonies 2 and Netflix is bringing the world of Dungeons and Dragons alive .. in tv series form. Plus Elio gets bumped by a week and like rejoice Legally Blonde fans.. the Amazon Prime prequel series “Elle” has found its star. Plus for this year’s Valentine’s Day romance centered Flashback Fun , I’ve got 4 different films for you.. including one of the greatest movies ever made and a cowboy romance drama that rustles up its 20th anniversary later this year.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Dog Man" scored the winning domestic touchdown over a sleepy Super Bowl movie going weekend.. but can it keep the throne when our old friends Captain America and Paddington return to theaters this weekend? The Harry Potter TV series may have found its Dumbledore. Plus Anora gets its time in the Best Picture Contender spotlight stage , Pixar's next animated Disney+ series goes to bat next Wednesday and in honor of Valentines Day I look back at one of the most famous romantic movies of the 90s' . (No folks it's not "Ghost" , "Titanic" or "Ever After").
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{Apologies for the cough/hoarse voice that shows up in the recording. I have a bit of a cold}. On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior Podcast , "Dog Man" barked up a domestic win.. but can the the canine -man hybrid hero still keep the throne with the arrival of "Heart Eyes" and "Love Hurts"? Sorry Sandman and Hysteria fans.. those streaming shows have entered the TV series graveyard. plus The Toxic Avenger reboot has an official release date, I 'tackle ' a famous fall 2003 football film and a 'Popular" Best Picture Nominee ('witch' err 'which ' 'defied gravity' during its theatrical run) takes to the Best Picture Contender Spotlight stage.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Sad news He-Man fans - the actor who voiced the muscular, blonde superhero has goin to the recording studio in the sky. But in better news , the Hollywood stork was quiet busy recently brings bundles of jolly to 3 stars including Lilly Collins. Rejoice Buffy the Vampire show fans .. It looks like its getting a reboot at Hulu . Plus in in honor of Black History Month I look back at two beloved films with leading black stars.
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior, ... with nothing really else out. "Flight Risk" flew to the top domestic box office spot. But will it still be flying high after "Companion" and "Dog Man " open tomorrow? Big news Netflix fans- the date for the 3rd (and final) season of Squid Games along with quite a number of their original films dropped today. Plus A "List Boys " play is sinking it fangs into Broadway next year, Timothee Chalamet's two ( very different) Best Picture Nominees are up on the Best Picture Contender Spotlight stage and much more.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode... Dust off your overalls and covered wagon, " Little House On The Prairie" fans because Netflix is rebooting the classic tv series . Dolly Parton's new musical play about her life is getting a premier in Nashville this summer before heading to Broadway. For this week's special flashback, i have quartet of films ( including 3 Studio Ghibli films). Which films are they?
On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Sorry to tell you this Muppet fans , but the MuppetVision 3D attraction at Walt Disney Wold is closing in a few months. In better news, there's have an official date for the 6th Scary Movie and Gasp! Robert Eggers is directing the Labyrinth sequel! Plus in honor of his upcoming heavenly hundredth movie , for part of Flashback Fun I take a look back at the Paul Newman film that got Hollywood's attention.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior... Ooooh! "Mufasa: The Lion King" roared past "One Of Them Days " to take the MLK holiday weekend crown. And the Oscar goes to... Oscar nominations were announced this morning with "Wicked" and "The Brutalist " both getting 10 nominations Who else is going to the glorious glitzy ceremony on March 2? Plus I kick off the annual Best Picture Contender Spotlight feature, Ryan Gosling - may- be heading to a galaxy far , far away and I have 3 requested films fora birthday flashback.
On this week's ( not so mini) episode, I say goodbye to to the late actress Joan Plowright and the late visionary director David Lynch. On the better side of things.. heads up Narnia fans! We have a date for when Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie is coming to Netflix ( and its getting an IMAX release)! Plus I've got get news for lego and Twilight fans and for this week's (fairly big) Flashback Fun , I take a look at 2 requested of the late David Lynch. But which films are they?
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. "Den of Thieves : Pantera" may have stolen the domestic box office throne from "Mufasa: The Lion King" .. but the question remains: Can it keep it when the "Wolf Man" howls its way to theaters? Big news Goonies and Gremlins fans- they're both getting new films. Plus Tim Tebow's going to be a dad, the Oscar nominations got pushed until January 23, and what' this? Popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel is coming to Netflix?
On this breaking news podcast.. Sorry movie fans .. but due to the Californian wildfires . you'll have to wait until January 23, morning to find out what films are headed to to Oscars. And that wasn't the only thing it delayed-Meghan Markle's new Netflix show won't be laughing until March 4. In other news. rejoice Shrek and Minions fans-the next entries in those ultra blockbuster series are BOTH coming out in 2026!
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Mufasa: The Lion King" finally roared its way to the domestic box office throne . President Joe Biden is now a first time great-grandfather and Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged. Not to mention the Den off Thieves sequel opens in theaters. Plus I have a Golden Globe recap, Goosebumps returns to Disney+ for its new season and much more
On today'sNews and Flashback Fun Mini Episode... 19 incredible civilians-including conservationist Jane Goodall and Hilary Clinton- were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden. Well blow me down! everyone's favorite spinach loving sailor Popeye is now a free sailor and officially part of the public domain. Plus pop quiz- what do Stephen Hawking and newsie Jack "Cowboy " Sullivan have in common?
On today's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode- the first one of 2025- I pay tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter and many other who recently went pop to the Pearly Gates. Ooh.. I'm sorry DC fans . but The Batman Part 2 isn't coming out until 2027. On the better side of things, Madeline Gadereau and Karen Gillan just got their first visit from the stork. It's official folks- Jason Mom will be playing bounty hunter Lobo for the Supergirl movie . plus Rejoice Fear Street fans! R.L Stine himself has confirmed that one one not two but THREE new Fear Street films are in development .(And Fear Street : Prom Queen hasn't even arrived on Netflix yet). And I have a requested birthday Flashback Fun of two different Nancy Myers films.
On the final Weekly Weekend Warrior Podcast of 2024, Moana 2 is still riding a wave of success three weeks after opening while Kraven the Hunter majorly crashed. Radar Mufasa : The lion King is ready to pounce its way into theaters this friday and Timothee Chalamet brings Bob Dylan's early years to life . in theaters next Wednesday . Plus ... What's this? There's going to be a Bluey movie in 2027, the firs first four Harry Potter films are getting re-released in February and Jamie Lee Curtis may be playing Jessica Fletcher on the big screen.
On today's News and Flashback Fun (Not So) Mini Episode ( the final 2024 one!), I have ' Gooood News" for Wicked Fans: we have an official total for next year's Wicked Part 2. Guess what Bluey fans? Do the happy dance since Bluey and her family will be baking their way to the big screen in 2027.. . .And I conclude this year's Holly Jolly film Flashback with a look at some very famous christmas movies ( and specials), including good old Charlie Brown's tv special debut and a Nancy Myers romantic comedy that made even one believe love just over 18 years ago .
Remember folks no mini episodes until January 2025.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Moana 2 is still on top of the domestic box office. What's this? Tangled is getting a live action remake and there's going to be a new film in the Meet The Parents series? And Chris Evans is returning to the MCU? Plus return to the world of Middle-Earth ( just not the one you're used to ) this Friday . and for this week's Holly Jolly Film Flashback i look back at two holiday classics that had big milestones this year
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. rejoice 1923 fans! We have an actual date to when the ( 2023 strikes delayed) season 2 will arrive and it's not too far off and .. Paging 'Scrubs' show fans. the long awaited reboot is finally in the works. Plus for a flashback fun belated birthday gift to young Spider-Man loving Bobby O'Brien, i take a look at two film featuring his favorite web-crawling super hero.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior. Buuuurp! Movie goers feasted quite well on "Moana 2 " ( which totally blew over every away with its recording
breaking debut, "Wicked " and "Gladiator 2" , leading to an unforeseen Thanksgiving holiday intake. Bummer news, United States Paddington fans.. youl have to wait an extra month for his next film "Paddington in Peru " to arrive to theaters. In better news.. Rejoice "Harry Potter " fans .. Warner Brother Television may have found its Severus Snape for the upcoming Harry Potter HBO tv series (but nothings official just yet.) Rachel Zegler and her friends are about to discover the horrors of the impending Y2K are all too real in this week's sole wide release. Plus the Inside Out spinoff Disney+ mini-series "Dream Productions" will get its cameras rolling on December 11 and I go back in time 85 years ago to when a displaced Kansas girl and her little dog, a not so brave Lion, a heartless Tin Woodsman and a brainless Scarecrow first traveled the yellow brick road and went " off to see the Wizard . The wonderful Wizard of Oz./"
On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode,.. yikes! Elton John has lost his eyesight in one one ( and his visa
is the other isn't so great). . Whooo Hoo- Moana 2 sailed past tons of records over the Thanksgiving holiday. ( in the words of demigod Maui ' Chee-Hoo!"). Sorry Paddington fans in the United States , the nmarmalade sandwich obsessed , polite , accident prone brown bear isn't coming to our shores until February 14, 2025. Plus the annual December Holly Jolly Holiday Flashback kicks off with Kevin McAlistair , George Bailey and The Muppets
{Happy Thanksgiving 2024 ! I just found this August 1, 2024 show news that I totally forgot about putting up during the summer.. Whoops }. On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , "Deadpool & Wolverine" slashed everyone expectations to bits with it astounding debut. Squid Game fan's I've got good / bad news for you. The good news? We have a date for the debut of second season of the biggest netflix original series ever AND it's getting a third season in 2025. The bad news? The show is ending ( its scripted version show) after third season. What's this? Robert Dolmen Jr. is planing Doctor Doom in a future Avengers movie? Plus M. Night Shylaman is ready to unleash his latest psychological horror film upon the box office. Buckle up, SpongeBob Squarepants fans! The first spinoff film makes a splash on netflix tomorrow.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun (not so) Mini Episode, alas Alice Brock , the Massachusetts woman who's famed restaurant was features in Arlo Guthrie iconic "Alice's Restaurant" song has gone up to the Pealy Gates. Sorry Frosty fans, but our favorite magical talking snowman's short film "Frosty Returns" won't be on TV this holiday season. In better news , "Wicked" totally 'defied gravity ' and left 'Gladiator II" well behind gagging on its ( green and pink) dust. Guess what football fans? Jason Kelce is about to be a girl dad for the fourth time. Plus for Flashback Fun. I go back 28 years ago to when Glenn close brought a certain famous fur obsessed fashionista Disney villain to life on the big screen .
On this week's pre -Thanksgiving 2024 Weekly Weekend Warrior, Ooooh. despite ruling the domestic charts , "Red One" got a pretty chilly reception from critics. Well. blow me down!" Popeye the Sailor Man ( yes that Popeye) is getting three horror film adaptation. The wait is over.. The Wicked and Gladiator II ( aka Wickadator) box office battle is finally here! Who will triumph? Plus Moana and Maui return return to theaters next Wednesday. get excited Wicked fans ! A sing-along version of the movie is flying to theaters next month. And Beatles fans rejoice! a new Beatles documentary arrives on Disney+ tomorrow. (Remember due to Thanksgiving , there will not be a podcast or on air show next Thursday.)
On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Rejocify Wicked fans.. You'll be able to belt out the musical's songs (like "What Is This Feeling", "Defying Gravity" and "Popular" ) in theaters with the movie's star just in time for Christmas. Plus.. Rita Moreno's getting her own Barbie doll and I have a details and an opening date for the new "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry" ride. And for part of today's requested birthday flashback fun films, I go back in time to a certain beloved Disney film that (snow) stormed into theaters nearly 11 years ago.
On today's breaking news podcast, there was a huge disturbance in the Force Friday: The December 2026 untitled Star Wars film- the one centering on Daisy Ridley's Rey has been yanked off the release schedule. ( in a bad Yoda accent) Sorry I am for you Star Wars fans. ( regular voice) In better news please welcome our next Oscar host, the one and only Conan O'Brien. ( yes .. really). Plus what's this? There's going to be a "Friday Night Lights" show reboot. And hooray! The late Betty White is getting her own United States Postal Service stamp in 2025.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Venom: The Last Dance" continued to rule for the 3rd straight week. but will it be separated from the domestic throne when the Christmas action comedy "Red One" arrives to "sleigh " it? ( get it? Sleigh? Slay? Christmas? ). It's hollywood baby boom as Chris Pratt is now a dad of 4 and Megan Fox is due with her fourth child. What's this ? Denzel Washington is retiring after a few more movies.. which includes a role in Black Panther 3? plus I have exciting casting news for fans of the live action Avatar : The Last Airbender serie, I look back at one of the greatest anime films of all time and RAWWWR! Godzilla Minus One roars its way to dvd .. on November 19.
On this week's Good News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, "Wicked" director missed the L.A premiere of his movie for a very good reason .. the birth of his fifth child . And speaking of growing families.. Megan fox is gonna be on diaper duty once again-she and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together . Plus I've just been handed and urgent news story: Mission : Impossible 8 has an official title and teaser trailer. And , I go back to 3 requested comedies in honor of my late grandmother Mary ' Gammy " Bartzen.
On this week's (Mostly Good) News and Flashback Fun mini episode I pay triple to the late Tony Todd aka Candyman. On the better side of things brace yourself Star Wars fan, Andor Season 2 is heading to the Disney+ galaxy in April 2025. Sid, Diego, Manny are coming back to the big screen-we're getting an "Ice Age 6" film. Plus .. The Phantom of the Opera live.. in the form of a new North American tour coming next fall. Plus for Flashback Fun I look back at 3 early 200s November released successful films.. including one that just turned 21 years old Thursday.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.... "Venom: The Last Dance " kept the domestic box office crown while Tom Hanks' new film "Here" crashed pretty badly. I pay tribute to the late Quincy Jones and sorry Michael Jackson fans but the biopic about him won't moon-walk to theaters until October 2025. In much better news bittersweet news Outer Banks fans: the hit Netflix series is returning for a fifth season.. which unfortunately will be its last. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever makes its way from the page to the big screen and what's this ? A new Star Wars trilogy is happening and there's another Godzilla film coming? Plus in honor of Leonardo Dicaprio's upcoming 50th birthday on november 11, i take a look back 3 requested films of his including a massive 1997 Oscar winning record breaking film about a certain 1912 shipm that rocketed him to stardom.
On this week's frightfully fun October 31 Weekly Weekend Warrior.. Eeeek! despite ruling Venom : The Last Dance fell well below its expectations here in the United States. I'm sorry to have to tell you this Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter fans.. but it looks like the spinoff series is as dead as a Hogwarts ghost. On the better side of things.. Tom Hanks' latest drama opens and What's this? We're getting 3 live action Lego movies and The newest Jumanji film and Spider-Man movie have dates? Plus in the 'spirit' of Halloween , I look back at some horror films including a certain 1975 film that taught audience how "Do The Time Warp Again."
On today's News and Flashback Fun Mini episode, sorry Outlander, the end is slowly coming for the beloved STARZ show for the show just wrapped up filming in Scotland.. in better news Rejoice Spider-Man fans ! We have a date for when Tom Holland's version of our favorite webslinger swings his way back into theaters: Good and bad news Planet of the Apes fans. Good news is a new Planet of the Apes movie is development.. the bad news? It won't be out till 2027. And for part of today's halloween horror film flashback fun i look back at four 1990s released halloween fools ( no not The Craft, Scream, or Casper) including one that "put a spell on you " just over 31 years ago.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior, Smile 2 took the domestic top spot. Oooooh.. I'm sorry Blade fans .. but Disney and Marvel just drove an enormous stake through the reboot's heart. ( Get it? Stake ? Vampire?... Sorry that was bad.) The final Sony Venom film makes its way to theaters at long last. Plus. What's this? Godzilla Minus One is returning to theaters ? And Tom Holland has been cast in Christopher Nolan's next film and Carrie's getting a tv series? And
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Raawwwr! Guess what Godzilla Minus One fans? The Oscar winning 2023 hit film is returning to theaters on November 1. Speaking of familiar faces SpongeBob SquarePants is getting his own stop-motion Christmas special in December. Plus in honor of Midday Movie Madness' s 19th (!) anniversary today, I take a look aback at two 2005 film.. one of which introduced the world to a pre-Twilight Robert Pattinson
On this week's one day delayed News and Flashback Fun Mini episode , rejoice Rainbow Brite fans ! The iconic 1980s icon is jumping on the reboot rainbow train and getting a new film and tv series . Great news Beatles fans - a new Beatles documentary is coming to Disney+ next month. Plus for most of this week's Flashback Fun i take a look at some favorite films of Sarah Engelman for an early birthday gift .. including one that opened last month.
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast episode.. Terrfier 3 cut Joker 2 down as it took over the domestic top spot . But will Art the clown keep his throne when the creepy Smile 2 arrives in theaters? What's this? Taylor Swift is releasing her first book .. but only at Target and Rainbow Brite is jumping on the reboot train with a new film and tv series? Plus in honor of halloween being just two weeks away I look back at three horror films including one that hooked audiences exactly 27 years agao today.
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode. Freaky friday and Lily & Stitch fans rejoice: Freakier Friday and the live action version of Lilo & Stitch have release dates and both are coming out next summer. Plus what's this? Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy might come to netflix for a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation . Plus for Horror history Flashback Fun and ( in honor of his 60th birthday on October 9) I take a look back at one of Guillermo del Toro's horror films
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. I wish I could say that despite ruling, Joker: Folie à Deux's disappointing debut was a bad joke.. but its not. I say farewell to the late philanthropist Ethel Kennedy who joined her late husband ( and brother-in-law, granddaughter and 2 sons ) in the sky above today . In way better news.. GASP! "The Princess Diaries 3 " is finally moving forward? In the words of Princess Mia Thermopolis " Shut Up!" . Plus Art the Clown slashes his way back to theaters for Terrifier 3, Colleen Hoover's book "Reminders of Him" will make movie audiences swoon on February 13, 2026, A Quiet Place : Day One silently arrives on DVD and I go back in time to a very famous 2004 Lindsay Lohan -Tina Fey film
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. The Wild Robot booted Beetlejuice Beetlejuice off the top domestic spot. Prepare to 'lose yourself' over this new: rapper Eminem is going to be a grandfather ( Yes really!) . The anticipated Joker sequel opens and the Salem's Lot film sinks its fangs into Max and HBO. Plus.. what's this? Scream 7 is opening up.. but not until February 2026 and I kick off this year's Horror History Film Flashback with a film that hits a very big milestone this year. ( no folks it's not Dial M for Murder, Gremlins, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The sixth Sense or Saw)
on today's news and flashback fun mini episode, I pay tribute to the late country singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson who sadly went up to that heavenly stage in the sky yesterday and take a look back at three of his films . I'm sorry Chucky series fans but it appears as if the sadistic serial killer doll's time on tv just got slashed to bits . In better news Rebel Wilson is married and- .. What's this? John Wick is getting a 10th anniversary theatrical re-release next month?
On this week's mini episode, I say farewel to the late Dam Maggie Smith- who's career lasted over 70 years. In her honor I look back at three of her films for Flashback Fun. Plus.. what's this? Deathstroke and Bane are getting their own movie together and grab your cooking utensils Harry Potter fans.. The Harry Potter Baking competition has a debut date
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. breaking news TODAY show fans: Hoda Kotb is leaving the show.. but not until January 1, 2025. In way better news, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice kept the box office crown for the third week.. just edging out Transformers One! It's a Hollywood baby boom as Mandy Moore, Lindsay Mendez and Olivia Munn all expanded their families. Discover how one lone robot becames the caretaker of an orphaned gosling when The Wild Robot opens in theaters Friday. Plus 'bear'y great news for Paddington fans, the "Inside Out " spinoff Disney+ series has a release date and much more .
One this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. I say goodby to the voice actor who voiced Peppa Pig's Grandpa Pig and also voiced the Daleks from the 1960s Doctor Who series. In much better news, exciting news live action One Piece and Avatar the Last Airbender. fans - the streaming giant just cats more people in the series for their upcoming second seasons . Plus what's this? Terrifier 3 isn't even out yet and the director's already planning the next film? Plus for Stephen King's 77th birthday I look back at one of his most beloved film adaptations of his written works
On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is still the Movie Ghost with the Most as he crushed the 3 new films and continued to reign. Witness the origin of Optimus Prime and Megatron's rivalry this friday with the newest Transformers film. What's this ?Batman is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the end of the month? Good news Wicked fans- Wicked Part 2 is opening up five days earlier than planned in November 2025. Plus Longlegs creeps it way on dvd next Tuesday, Baz Luhrman is taking on Joan of Arc as his next film and much more .
{note : since I just talked about James Earl Jones' - and the other deaths on yesterday's News and Fashback Fun mini episode, I didn’t rehash them on today’s news}On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice “ jumped the line and took over the top spot. Rejoicify Wicked fans- Wicked Part 2 is coming out five days earlier than planned next year ( as to avoid Zootopia 2 . What’s this? Steven Spielberg and Judd Apatow are teaming up for a movie about the ‘Cola Wars of the 1980s’. Plus in theaters this friday a family finds their peaceful countryside vacation turning into a total nightmare. Plus in honor of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?’s 55th birthday tomorrow I take a look back at a Scooby doo film…
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun min-episode,.. I say goodbye to James Earl Jones, the the actor who both inspired fear (as the deep voice of Darth Vader ) and wisdom ( as The Lion King’s compassionate , wise Mufasa). And sorry folks.. but Kathy Bates will be retiring from acting after the Matlock reboot. In better news: High School Musical alum Ashley Tisdale is experiencing ‘the start of something new” ( sorry couldn’t help it) ‘cause she’s now a mom of 2. Good news anime fans .. The Boy and the Heron is coming to Netflix worldwide ( asides from the US and Japan ) very soon. Raaahr! I can tell you exactly when Godzilla Minus One stomps it’s way to to its DVD release . Impromptu Pop quiz time! what do Molly Ringwald’s feature film debut, an inspiring 2018 documentary and the greatest sci-fi film of all time have in common?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior , .. To no one’s shock Deadpool and Wolverine kept the box office crown over a desolate Labor Day holiday. Not one but two proposals happened recently at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games. After 36 long years the ghost with the most-Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice- is returning to theaters for his anticipated sequel.
Plus I tackle four football films for flashback ( try saying that five times fast) , the new Dragon Ball anime has a release date and Gasp! What’s this? Twilight is getting an animated spinoff series at Netflix ?
On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, sorry to tell you this but Adele is going on a long well-deserved break from her residency and making new music . Calling all Harry Potter fans , I've got great news announcements for you that was declared on Back To Hogwarts day September 1. ( No folks - there wasn't anything about the HBO Harry Potter series .. but we are getting a Harry Potter baking competition show.)Plus in honor of Tim Burton getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today ( yes I know.. it's about time). I look back at three of his films. ( No Nightmare Before Christmas or Pee-Wee Herman's Big Adventure aren't part of them)
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. Ooooh! not even Bill Skarsgard nor Channing Tatum could keep Deadpool & Wolverine from regaining the domestic box office crown. It’s a massive hollywood baby boom as Hailey and Justin Bieber, Mae Whitman and Lea Michelle all got visits from the stork . Exciting news Yellowstone and Ted Lasso fans- there may be more seasons of those shows coming in the future . This Friday the life of late actor turned president Ronald Reagan comes to the big green . and Gasp! What’s this? Sigourney Weaver has a part in The Mandolorian and Grogu movie? And a Terminator anime series is now on netflix
On this week's mini episode… Justin and Hailey Bieber are officially parents and Lea Michelle is now a girl mom. What’s this? What’s This I can’t believe my eyes . I must be dreaming. The Nightmare before Christmas is getting it’s own Lego set very soon. Plus.. Bark! Bark! What’s that Lassie- You want me to tell them it’s time for the annual National Dog Day Flashback Fun? Ruff.. Ruff .. Ruff . And that your first film with a young Elizabeth Taylor kicks it off?
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode... After 3 weeks of ruling Deadpool and Wolverine were toppled by an alien Xenomorph. Sorry folks but Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's 2 year marriage is over. In better news, Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik is going f to the dancing stage- he's joined Dancing With The Stars Season 33. The Crow remake finally comes to the theaters . Plus: What's this ? Milly Bobby Brown is adapting her debut novel for netflix and the streamer is making a modern day tv series based on The Picture of Dorian Gray book. And since National Dog Day is next Monday , I go back in time revisit one of Walt Disney's most -'One'-derful dog starring animated classics .
On this week’s mini episode, I say goodbye to the late talk show host Phil Donahue and two famous anime voice actresses. I’m sorry Star Wars fans but The Acolyte isn’t coming back for a second season. On the better side of this Tim Burton is getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ( Why he didn’t have one before now is beyond me). Gasp! What’s this? Time Curry is returning to the big screen today ? Plus for part of today’s Flashback fun lets go back in time exactly 82 years ago to year the world first met Bambi, Thumper and Flower..
On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, not even M. Night Shylaman's newest film could take out Deadpool and Wolverine, who continued to obliterate even more records in week 2. What's this ? Squid Games season 2 has a release date and the Stranger Things play is coming to Broadway in spring 2025? Things are about to get a bit chaotic as Borderlands opens in theaters. Plus Send a raven, House of the Dragon fans: the Game of Throne prequel series is ending with season 4. And i go back in time to revisit two famous August 6 film releases- one of which captivated the world with four little words : I.. see .. dead.. people." (heads up folks no podcast next week)
Sorry this took a few days to put up... On this (few day delayed ) episode of the Weekly Weekend Warrior. New domestic box office king Twisters 'blew' everyone's minds away with its powerful Category 5 storm sized domestic debut.. . I say goodbye to a few stars who left us in the last two weeks including the late Bob Newhart. in better news, Deadpool and wolverine finally opens Emma Roberts is engaged and not one but two new Barbie dolls made their debuts this week. Great news anime fans- we have a date for when The Boy and The Heron is coming to streaming. Plus .. What's this Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are performing at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Opening ceremony. In honor of the Olympics, i take a look back at four Olympic games - centered film.. one of which just skated to its 20th anniversary back in February.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I say goodbye to many stars including the legendary comedy actor Bob Newhart. Remember that adult Flintstones cartoon series Bedrock that Elizabeth banks was starring and producing ? Well.. it’s yabba-dabba-done and not happening. In much better news.. Emma Roberts is engaged and LeBron James is one of the USA torch bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Big news Cobra Kai fans: Season 6 part 2 is karate kicking its way to Netflix two weeks earlier than planned. Plus for part of this week’s flashback fun films I go back to just over a month ago when a certain Disney/Pixar film gave Hollywood total and utter “Joy” .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior , Despicable Me 4 lit up the Fourth of July holiday weekend with a massive debut while runner up Inside Out 2 hit more milestones. Alas I say farewell to the late Shelly Duvall and Jon Landau. In better news, Shrek 5 and the last Conjuring film have release dates. Nicholas Cage’s next horror film arrives in theaters plus.. great news Godzilla fans.. Godzilla Minus One has a dvd debut month, I look back at three films-(one of which is getting a sequel this thanksgiving) and Twisters ‘blows into theaters next. Week.{ Note: there will be no show/podcast / flashback fun next week.)
In this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I pay tribute to the late producer Jon Landau , who sadly lost his battle with cancer July 5. Sorry. WWE fan but after 2025 John Cena is leaving the wrestling ring for good. In better news , Barbie star Margot Robbie is bringing a little Barbie or Ken into the world in a few months- she’s having her first child. Big news Devil Wears Prada film fans: a sequel is in the works. Plusa Lego Jaws set is swimming its way to stores soon and let’s ’lose your blues’ and ‘cut loose ‘ back in time 40 years ago to a very well known Kevin Bacon film for this week Flashback Fun trio
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, to no one’s surprise current box office king Inside Out became the first 2024 film to get billion dollar club status… but A Quiet Place: Day One was right on its tail. Good news Wicked fans- the first part of the anticipated 2 part film adaptation of the smash broadway play won’t open against Moana 2.. instead it’s flown up to November 22, 2024 .. against Gladiator II giving the world another potential Barbieheimer like phenomenon. Axel foley finally returns to screens this week with Netflix’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Plus The Boy and The Heron flies to dvd on July 9 and I’ve got 4 patriotic films in honor of the Fourth of July .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Gasp! Wicked movie part 1 has flown away from November 27 , 2024 and will now open up November 22 , 2024 putting Elphaba and Glinda against Gladiator II! .. plus Heads up Zac Synder fans apparently his version of Justice League is coming the theaters somehow. And pop quiz.. what do Marty McFly, a Lindsay Lohan film from 2024 and Ethan Hunt’s first big screen mission have in common?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , I pay tribute the the recently deceased talented actor Matin Mull and San Francisco Giants player Orlando Cepeda . In better news- Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are growing their family and great news Monsterverse fans!The sequel to Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire has a date… but it’s not until March 2027.( Sorry..). I end the June Summer Scorching Blockbuster flashback feature with three high summer releases.. one one which brought audiences to “a galaxy far, far away...” 47 years ago.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, Inside Out 2 continued to blow everyone away in its second week out. In honor of the late Donald Sutherland, I look back at one of his most famous films ( which just turned 54 in January). What’s this? The third Downton Abbey movie has a release date, Shrek 5 is halfway done recording . Plus Hear how it all began when A Quiet Place : Day One invades theaters this Friday, Mindy Kaling is a mom of three , and get ready for more Minion mayhem cause Despicable Me 4 arrives in theaters … next Wednesday.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast , I pay tribute to the late actor Donald Sutherland - who sadly went to the studio in the sky today . In better news, “Inside Out 2 “ totally blew everyone’s mind ( and rescued the limp summer box office) with its amazing debut. Jenna Dewan is now a mom of three. Holy spacecows! Spaceballs 2 is in development. Emma Stone, Austin Butler and Lily Gladstone all have new films out this week. Plus Outlander fans-I’ve got great news about the upcoming coming prequel and in honor of the late Willie Mays, I go back to revisit one of the greatest baseball films ever for this week’s scorching summer flashback .( No it’s not The Sandlot, Major League, Field of Dreams or The Bad News Bears ).
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I pay tribute to the late baseball player Willie Mays... good and bad news for horror fans: Jordan Peele’s mysterious next film ( that is to say the one after his 2025 movie “Him”) won’t be out till October 2026.. but the new take on The Exorcist has a perfectly timed release date.. plus May the farce be with you- a sequel to 1987’s Spaceballs is in the works. Let’s go back in time 49 years ago to when a certain Steven Spielberg thriller swam to theaters and changed Hollywood ( and Martha’s Vineyard) forever.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode like jinkies Scooby-Doo fans! A 14th series staring our favorite food loving cowardly talking Great Dane is in development with a very interesting premise. Blue Beetle fans rejoice- the DV comics character is getting his own animated series. Plus for part of this week’s requested Flashback Fun I revisit two iconic 1980s musicals ( no folks, it’s not Fame, Footloose, labyrinth, hairspray or dirty dancing).
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith ( yes that Will Smith ) gave the box office a big wake up call as Bad Boys: Ride or Die took the domestic top spot. What this? A sequel to 1998’s Practical Magic is in the works? Grab the cheese to celebrate- we have an official title and details about the new Wallace and Gromit film coming to Netflix. Plus Make room for new emotions as Inside out 2 opens and for this week’s summer scorching flashback I go back to 25 summers ago when M. Night Shyamalan captivated Hollywood’s attention with four little words: “ I see dead people”.
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, with nothing really to stop him, The Garfield Movie lazily ate his way to a stateside first place. Hooray-not only was the new Hunger Games prequel book “Sunrise on the Reaping” book ( about the 50th Hunger Games) announced this morning but the film adaptation is coming out in November 2026!( yahoooo!). Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to theaters for the fourth Bad Boys film and Inside Out is getting a Disney+ spinoff series on 2025. Rawwr Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars its way to dvd next Tuesday and I look back at two films that hit a very big milestone in a few days .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. What’s this ? Inside Out is greeting a Disney+ spinoff series ( and it sequel isn’t even out yet)? Guess what IT movie fan? Bill Skarsgard will be back as the murderous demonic shape shifting clown Pennywise for Max’s upcoming Welcome To Derry prequel series . And Mandy Moore is growing her family .. she’s having a baby girl. Plus for flashback fun , I look back at two different musical comedies.. one of which turns a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 60 years old at the end of August .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga became the worst Memorial Day weekend winner since 1995 .. adding to the May box office woes. Yikes..where’s marvel film when you need one to save the box office? Big news Minecraft fans: A Minecraft animated series is coming exclusively to Netflix in the future! Plus he has the power.The live action Masters of the Universe film has found its He-Man.Daisy Ridley makes a splash in an inspirational true story on dvd , Kung Fu Panda 4 arrives on dvd and much more.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I say farewell to the late composer-lyricist Richard Sherman - who along with his late brother Robert - wrote the catchy songs of Mary Poppins and many other Disney film songs ( and the classic It’s a Small World song.) . In better news Raaawr! The Dinos of the next Jurassic World movie have found a human castmate Friend ( Rupert Friend that is ) and Jeffrey Wright has joined the season of The Last of Us. Plus I have a requested trip of flashback fun films including one that just ‘jetted’ to its 38th anniversary on May 16 ( and who’s massive record breaking Best Picture nominated sequel zoomed into theaters exactly 2 years ago today.)
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, ooof! New box office king IF didn’t have the debut summer blockbusters are made of. The summer movie box office battle is about to heat up with Furiosa and lazy lasagna loving fat cat Garfield facing off over the holiday weekend. Plus what’s this? SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are hosting this year’s Kids Choice awards and plenty of films- including Steven Spielberg’s newest film, the I Know What You Did Last Summer requel, and more have release dates. Plus I got back in time to four films - one of which just finger-snapped its way to its fifth anniversary April 26, and another that cowabungas its way to its first anniversary August 2.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , looks like Colton Underwood and his husband Jordan are getting new roles : future first time dads. Plus I pay respect to the recently passed actor Dabney Coleman by going back to his most famous comedy and .. look! In the sky! It’s a bird.. it’s a plane .. it’s’ the theatrical release date for the Christopher Reeve documentary.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. a new kingdom has claimed the domestic box office throne as Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes debuted. Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow has a release date. Guess what Fuve Nights at at Freddy’s fans? Its sequel has a release date but you have to wait until December 2025. Plus Imaginary friends get real in theaters this Friday and rejoice legally blonde fans..we’re getting an Amazon Prime Video prequel sequels about Elle’s life in high school.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I say goodbye to legendary independent film producer/ director Roger Corman.sorry The Conners show fans-the series is ending with season. 7. What’s this This is Us fans? A this is us rewatch podcast starts tomorrow? Plus for for my traditional flashback fun birthday gift to my late grandfather I’m taking you back to two adventure films of the latest 1970s that had some huge stars.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , attention American Girl doll fans- 3 fan favorite dolls are returning this year. What’s this-Sigourney Weaver is in negotiations to join The Mandolorian and Grogu movie? Plus for part of flashback fun I have two successful Eddie Murphy comedies .( no it’s not shrek or dr. Dolittle)
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, the summer 2024 blockbuster season didn’t exactly start off strong with The Fall Guy’s lukewarm launch. What’s this my precious lord of the rings fans? A new film staring fan-favorite Gollum is coming to theaters in 2026and The Muppet Movie is coming back to theaters for a 2 night special event? Yahooo-season 2 of Wednesday is filming and Netflix revealed the full cast .. which includes original Adams family movie Uncle Fester himself Christopher Lloyd! Plus Kingdom of the planet of the Apes looks to go ‘bananas ‘ in theaters this weekend. And pop quiz folks:what do a grown up Peter Pan , a huge natural disaster movie from 1996 and Brendan Fraser’s Rick O’Connell all have in common?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior show, tennis film Challengers served up a win to take the crown in a slow moviegoing weekend. What’s this Cobra Kai/ Karate Kid fans? The final season of Cobra Kai is getting ‘karate-chopped ‘ into 3 parts. The summer 2024 movie season kicks off with a bang with The Fall Guy. Plus …Zoinks! A live action Scooby-Doo series is in the works at Netflix, the Mean Girls musical movie sings it way to dvd . And…..yoda accent: celebrate Star Wars day 2024 with returning to galaxy far far away err theaters for first prequel film ‘s anniversary you must.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. like jinkies Scooby-Doo fans!.. Netflix is developing a live action series about our favorite group of mystery solving meddling kids? Hooray-The Boy and the Heron finally has a dvd release date and it’s making studio ghibli history with said home video release. Plus what’s this? Jeff Bridges is returning to the grid for the third Tron film .. plus for a requested flashback back fun I go back in time nearly 21 years ago to to when moviegoers first met a famous rum loving ..eccentric gold tooth charming rogue pirate named jack sparrowJack Sparrow: ( clears throat) : there should be a ‘Captain’ in there , mate. Savvy?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, not even Guy Ritchie’s latest or a vampire horror film could topple ‘Civil. War’ . Calling all Harry Potter fans I have exciting news! A full cast and real world sound recording of all 7 original Harry Potter books is coming to audible… but not until 2025. A new murder mystery game is being planned at Sony / the studios is working on a new adaption of the Clue Board game for both theaters And tv. Plus Challengers looks to serve up some life during a sluggish box office, Knuckles the Echidna makes his tv debut and what? Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi has her own Barbie doll now?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … what’s this Johnny cash fans? A new album of 11 unreleased demo-ed songs from the late legendary country singer is coming out in June. Hold on to your head Sleepy Hollow fan.. a new iteration of Washington Irving’s famous spooky story is in the works. Plus for this week’s flashback fun I have three requested films from a friend of mine in honor of his birthday .. one of which ‘Heigh-Ho, Heigh-ho”ed it’s way to its 86th birthday just a few months ago .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior , Civil War toppled Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire. However will the war film stand its ground when vampire horror film Abigail sinks her fangs into theaters this Friday? Sorry Avatar the Last Airbender fans, the animated spinoff film won’t be coming to theaters until January 2026. In better news : Lion king fans rejoice! A special live film to concert 30th anniversary event is roaring its way to the Hollywood Bowl next month. And Jinkies! Velma Season 2 starts solving a new mystery on the Max streaming service… next Thursday.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Keanus is joining yet another famous franchise: he’s voicing Shadow the Hedgehog for Sonic the Hedgehog 3! yahoo ! The next Oscar’s have a a date and guess what? Like this year, they’re going to be starting an hour earlier. For flashback fun I take a look back at two very different April films from the 1980s.. one of which features a very iconic anime character very well known to Studio Ghibli fans.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior , Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire trampled Monkey Man and The First Omen’s attempts to topple it. What’s this? A fourth Bridget Jones film is coming to theaters and Peacock on Valentine’s Day 2025 and paramount is making an R rated live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie? Hooray! The Mandolorian and Grogu movie and the third Tron film have release dates. Plus .. the horror film Sting sneaks into theaters this week, Heroes and Melrose Place are being rebooted and much more.
On this week’s News And Flashback Fun mini episode … Sorry to burst your bubble Moana fans .. but the live action version of the beloved 2016 animated film won’t be sailing into theaters next June but in July 2026. However I have excellent news for Star Wars fans: the Mandolorian and Grogu movie has a release date.. and it’s only a little over two years away. Plus what’s this? Jeremey Allen White will be staring in a Bruce Springsteen movie and I take audiences back nearly 40 years ago to when the late singer Prince made his big screen debut.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast episode, Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire obliterated the competition over the Easter holiday with an incredible $80 million here in the states! What’s this? Dune: Messiah ( aka Dune 3) is in development, and a fifth Matrix film is in development as well? Plus we have some plot details of Freaky Friday 2 , The First Omen terrifies its way to theaters and in honor of the late Heath Ledger’s heavenly 45 birthday today I look back at some of his films.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … can you just chill , 2023 Freaky Friday fans? The long in the works sequel is moving forward and has found its director! Thats “ Sir Christopher Nolan” to you. The man behind the Oscar winning Oppenheimer will get a knighthood. In honor of Easter I take a look back at the big screen debut of one of the most famous fictional rabbits . Uh sorry Roger Rabbit , Thumper, Judy Hopps I don’t mean you.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. Ghostbuster Frozen Empire scared Kung Fu Panda 4 off the domestic top spot .. however can it survive against Godzilla and King Kong’s return to the big screen. It’s official folks: Robert Pattinson is a dad! What’s this? The sequel to A Simple Favor is officially a go and A third Winnie the Pooh blood and honey film is already in the works? Plus the SNL 1975 film finalized its cast, Wednesday season 1 finger snaps its way to dvd and three baseball films take to the Flashback pitcher’s mound and lots more .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun episode .. sorry to be tha bearer of bad news outlander fans, but ye beloved Jamie and Claire won’t be returning to your screens til November. What’s this? Cameron Diaz is now a mom of 2 and Kevin bacon is returning to the high school where Footloose was shot for prom? Plus I go back to 1980 when a certain spinach loving sailor sailed his way to the big screen .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. oooh ! Kung Fu Panda 4 kept a tight kung fu grip on the domestic crown.. but will he be able to ‘bear’ the cold when Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opens? Rejoice Popeye fans - the iconic spinach loving sailor is getting a new live action film! Plus What’s this? The Sims is getting a big screen movie, The Boy and The Heron is coming to Netflix outside the US and Falkor will fly once again! New films based on The NeverEnding Story are in the works.
On this week’s News and Flashback fun mini episode, it’s alive! Little Shop of Horror fans .. it looks like a new version of the tale is ready to sprout again.. but there’s a liiiitle twist. Get ready to revisit your favorite sitcom Boston Friends Fans cause the Friends experience is returning to the city . For flashbacks fun in honor of St Patrick’s day I take a look back at 2 iconic Irish Oscar winning films from the late 2000s.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode…Hooray! Due to its big win at Sunday’s am Academy Awards , The Boy And The Heron is returning to theaters (yahoo!) What’s this? The Teen Titans are a go .. for their very first live action film ?Bill Hader will be Voicing the cat in the hat in his new movie. But it’s not coming to theatersUntil sometime next yearPlus I go back in time to two hit 1999 films ..( no it’s not sixth sense , American Beauty, the mummy, Austin powers 2, the Blair witch project )
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. ooooh! Kung Fu Panda karate-chopped Dune Part 2 down to the runner up spot with an impressive debut. Oppenheimer, Poor Things , The Boy and the Heron got showered in glory and Oscar statues Sunday night. What’s this? The Batman Part 2 won’t be out until October 2026 and The Bear got renewed for seasons 3 AND 4? Plus the incredible true story of an amazing dog barks its way to theaters, I look back at the very first Godzilla film, Lindsay Lohan’s newest body swap comedy arrives on Netflix and much more…
On this week’s rare at home Weekly weekend Warrior podcast, as it was foretold .. Dune part 2 gave the domestic box office the mega -spiced jolt it needed to end the current bleak box office landscape. Great news Swifties -Taylor Swift: the eras tour ( Taylor’s version) is dropping to Disney + a day early ( so in exactly 1 week) . Great Scott! The live action avatar the last Airbender series will continue its story for two more seasons. Skadoosh! Po the panda returns to theaters this week. Plus Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall end this year’s Best Picture nominee spotlight , poor things arrives on Hulu today ( and dvd next Tuesday), the sixth final destination film has a date and .. Man.. can you believe it’s been 26 years since audiences met Jeff “ The Dude” Lebowski?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Gasp! Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It a Plane.. nope it’s just the start of production on James Gunn’s Superman movie and the casting of Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet editor-in -chief Perry White. Good/ bad news for fans of fans of the Daniels (the Oscar winning directors-both with the first name Daniel- of the most recent Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once) . Good news: we have a date for their next film .. the bad news? It’s not out until July 2026. Plus For today’s requested Flashback Fun , I go back in time nearly 5”40 years ago to when Michael Douglas’ did his best to channel his inner Indiana Jones and make audiences swoon with a famous action adventure rom -com.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior… Bob Marley: One Love kept the box office throne over a very bleak theater landscape. What’s this ? Iconic 90 year old cape cod ice cream store Four Seas is up for sale? Good news and bad news for Paw Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans. The good news- Paramount studios has set dates for the next films in the franchise. Bad news: they won’t be out until 2026. After multiple delays ( no thanks to the SAG-AFTRA strike) Dune part 2 arrives to save the barren box. Plus Next Goal Wins soccer kicks its way to dvd, I go back forty years to when planet Arrakis first arrived on movie screens, and we have the first round of Oscar presenters and much more.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. alas talk show host Wendy Willams has been diagnosed with with the exact same form of dementia that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with about a year ago and Star Trek: Discovery actor sadly lost his battle with ALS yesterday . In much better news-Naruto fans are celebrating the news the long in development live action Naruto movie has found its director. Rejoice Game of thrones fans - the next game of thrones spinoff centered on Westeros legends Ser Duncan the Tall and his small squire. Egg will arrive sometime in late 2025. Plus for the last February Romance centric flash back fun I revisit three romance-dramas.. one of which made audiences fall in love with 2 very different southern lovers in June 2004 .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, the Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love totally smoked Madam Web over the President’s Day holiday weekend. Gasp! What’s this ? Sam mendes is making different films about the Beatles band members? The Revenant director Alejandro Iñárritu has picked his next film and Tom cruise is coming along for the ride . Massachusetts shot Best Picture nominee The Holdovers takes to the Best Picture Contender stage . Plus Ethan Coen’s Drive Away Dolls arrives in theaters, Wonka sings and dances his way to dvd on February 27 and what’s this anime fans? The End of Evangelion is finally coming to United States shores for a special 2 day limited theatrical event in March?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … what’s this ? Sam Mendes is making not one, not two but FOUR separate films about the British supergroup The Beatles. That sound of joy you heard February 16 across the world? That would be the sound of elated Choco Taco ice cream treat fans screaming in delight since the discontinued desert favorite is coming back.. thanks to Taco Bell and Salt & Straw. Looks like it’s time for another visit to the Pokémon Resort on the future- the hit Netflix show is coming back with more episodes. And for flashback fun I have triple header for you including the famous film that made now 70(!) year old actor John Travolta manor star.(No folks it’s not grease).
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast… oooh Argylle kept the top spot in and extremely slow Super Bowl movie going weekend.Big news comic book fans! The fantastic four remake has its lead stars, Thunderbolts is opening up earlier in 2025, and Disney+’s anticipated X-Men ‘97 series just dropped its first trailer and poster! Good news Wicked fans - a new Wicked book about Elphaba’s childhood is flying to bookstores on October. Plus the phenomenal but strange Poor Things takes to the Best Picture Contender Feature and go back to Panem with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes on DVD. Plus in honor of Valentine’s Day I look back at three romance films.. one of which was a major turning point for queer cinema in December 2005.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episodeMarvel fans were screaming with glee today: Why? The official main cast of 2025’The Fantastic Four. Was released to great applause. Good news Wicked Fans- in honor of the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation , a prequel book about Elphie’s childhood is flying to bookstores October 1. Plus Disney+ viewers beware.. the Goosebumps series is comi g back for more scares.( but there’s a twist). For this years romance themed Valentine’s Day flashback fun I look back at a famous Humphrey Boggart romance drama, Patrick Swayze’s most famous film among some others. Happy Valentine’s Day 2024 to all!
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior…. Ouch! Despite ruling Argylle stumbled majorly in its debut . Gasp! What’s this? What’s this? Moana 2 is sailing the theaters this November and The Mandolorian and Grogu, Frozen 3 , Zootopia 2 and Toy Story 5 all have release years? Rejoice Swifties! Taylor Swift’s Ears Tour Concert Film is coming to Disney+ next month with 5 new songs. Dig up someone special this Friday when Lisa Frankenstein zombie-walks to theaters . Plus the bob Marley bio pic jams its way to theaters in 6 days and I got waaaay back in time to the 2920s for this week’s Best Picture Feature Contender film.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode (which was done on this podcast’s year mark-Whoo hoo!) I say goodbye to boxer turned Rocky actor Carl Weathers who sadly passed away last Thursday. And I hate to tell you thing stranger things and Wednesday show fans.. but those shows probably won’t be returning to Netflix until 2025. In better news the first trailer for Winnie the Pooh blood and honey 2 dropped today and .. What’s this? Jim Carrey is returning as Doctor Robotnik for Sonic the hedgehog 2? Plus for flashback fun, I take a look back at the film that won the late Christopher Plummer his Oscar and a certain 1953 film that brought viewers to neverland .
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , the Mean Girls musical just barely beat out The Beekeeper in a super close domestic race. Exciting news folks! We have an official first poster ( and title) for the Beetlejuice sequel! guess what? Elizabeth Moss is pregnant and a Magaritaville resort is coming to Cape Cod! Plus what’s this? Beverly Hills Cop :Axel Foley is coming to Netflix is July, Matthew Vaughn’s latest spy film arrives in theaters and Maestro takes to the conducting platform for this week’s Best Picture Contender Spotlight.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode rejoice Nintendo, How to Train Your Dragon , Universal monsters and Harry Potter fans I have the first details on the future massive Universal Epic Adventures Floridian theme park ( which will include all those fandoms.) Big news Jimmy buffet fans ( and Cape Codders) a Margaritaville resort is about to to open this summer right in Hyannis. Plus .. look up in the sky .. it’s a bird ! It’s a plane .. it’s the casting of the new Supergirl for James Gunn’s upcoming Supergirl: Woman of tomorrow film. For part of flashback fun and since he turns 50 today I take a look back at two Christian Bale staring films.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. yawn -Mean Girls kept the box office crown over a quiet weekend. Let the Oscar fistfight officially begin-the nominees have been revealed! Who’s going to the prestigious March 10 ceremony ( and who got snubbed?). With the nominations announced, it’s time for my yearly Best Picture Contender Spotlight Feature .. and I’m kicking it off with two films that utterly dominated during the summer .( fake cough: Barbieheimer). Plus I revisit an iconic Mel Brooks comedy classic and whaaat? The Sex and the City tv series and the 2002 Crossroads film are coming to Netflix soon?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode ,, today was Oscar nomination morning and guess what ? Remember the legendary blockbuster record breaking summer box office saviors that was Barbieheimer ( aka the comedic Barbie and the serious drama Oppenheimer)? Well they’re bringing their on going brawl to to Oscars ( and the heated Best Picture race.) Who else is going to Hollywood’s most glorious and prestigious award show March 10? Gasp ! Hold onto your butts- Universal’s Jurassic Park Dinosaurs are getting a new film. In honor of the recently passed Norman Jewison , for flashback fun I take a look back at 3 of his films- including one deeply rooted in.. “Tradition! Tradition!”
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , rejoice Michael Jackson fans! The upcoming biopic of the late singer has found its young Michael Jackson ( and already released its first image) and 3 more star have been added to Jason Reitman’s drama about the 1975 start of Saturday Night Live. Plus .. pop quiz.. what do a certain doomed 1912 ship, two vastly different students with a love of singing, a London born Indian girl chasing her dreaming of playing association football ( that’s soccer to us Americans) and the underdog men’s winners of the 1980 Winter Olympics have in common?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. the Mean Girls musical took the MLK JR weekend crown proving that the Plastics still can draw in box office crowds nearly 20 years later. Looks like Jenna Dewan is sashaying back into maternity clothes-she’s due with her third child. Fire up the jet engines -a third Top Gun film is in the works Plus .. Heigh Ho Heigh Ho! It’s back to the late 1930s for a Disney classic ( that began walt Disney studios legacy) I go and .. gasp ! A new Fear Street movie is in the works at Netflix ( and it’s going to the prom).
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , fuel up the jet engines once more because a third Top Gun film with Tom Cruise is officially a( and unsurprisingly ) a go ! Jacob Elordi will be stepping into some famous monster sized shoes soon-he’s playing Frankenstein’s monster in Guillermo Del Toro’s version of Frankenstein for Netflix. Big newest Planet of the Apes fans- the newest film in the reboot series is opening two week’s earlier that planed. Plus in honor of David Bowie’s heavenly birthday , I take a look back at one of his movies .. and no folks it’s not Labyrinth.
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior Wonka continues to rule ( chocolate) supreme while Night Swim drowned in his chocolate river. Sorry Our Flag Means Death and The Good Doctor show fans .. those shows have walked the tv series planks. Gasp! The Mandolorian and Baby Yoda err I mean Grogu are headed to the big screen for the theatrical movie sometime in the future. Get in loser ..the Mean Girls musical movie is going to the big screen . Plus what’s this? A Star Trek origin film is coming, The Michael Jackson biopic has a date, Halle Bailey is a mom and much more.
On this breaking news I say goodbye to both the actress who charmed audiences as Mrs. Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins and one half of TV’s legendary Starsky and Hutchins crime fighting duo. On a happier note , it appears that Ke Hut Quan has found his next lead role and Gerald Bulter is going back to battling dragons as Stoick for the live action How to Train Your Dragon film.
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , box office king Wonka gave audiences a ‘sweet’ chocolate-y way to ring in the new year . Michelle Yeoh has a new off screen role-elated first time grandmother ( and Marlee Matlin is getting promoted to that role later this year.) Get ready for a terrifying ‘Night Swim” - the first horror film of 2024- in theaters this Friday . And speaking of horror, what’s this? The world is getting a horror-comedy version of Steamboat Willie ?( No folks I’m not joking). Plus Pop quiz! What do a chicken legged strange moving castle, a witch in training , a girl raised by a forest wolf god in feudal Japan, and a sullen 10 year old in the spirit world all have in common?
On the very last 2023 News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to comedic legend who paved the way for Saturday Night Live , The Daily Show and today’s late night talk shows, a Parasite actor and many others. Sorry What We Do In The Shadows show fans ..the FX show has been “staked” through the heart .(get it ? Vampires? Staked? Bad pun I know.) on the flip side , Marlee Matlin has an exciting new role: future first time future grandmother, I give a glowing spoiler free review for The Color Purple Remake. Plus ..gasp! Robert Pattinson is engaged. For the year’s final flashback fun I take a look at 4 requested films -one of which introduced the world to the Truffle Shuffle , Sloth and One-eyed Willy and one that rocketed Anne Hathaway to star down just 22 years ago. Happy New Years to all!
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode ( the 2nd to last one of 2023)… yikes .. Disney and and Marvel dropped actor Johnathan Majors from the role of Kang quicker than Bruce Banner transforming into The Hulk after his trial today. Sorry to say this Curb Your Enthusiasm fan .. but the long running HBO comedy is saying farewell after 12 seasons. In better news what’s this ? Katie Curic and Rosario Dawson are going to become grandmas next year.. and Gasp! Netflix is doing a One Piece anime reboot that will be totally separate from the long running anime. Plus in honor of Christmas being a week away , I look back at 3 famous comedies with Christmas In The title.. one of which just turned 40 triple dog dares a month ago.(remember no flashback fun or show next week. The final 2033 Flashback fun mini episode will be on December 31). Merry Christmas to all!
On the final 2023 Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior, to no one’s surprise The Boy and the Heron took the domestic box office crown . Hilary Duff is expecting a fourth visit from the stork? Get ready for a sweet chocolate filled origin story story as Wonka sings his way to the big screen .Aquaman 2 and the anticipated Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians series both make a splash next Wednesday. Plus The American Girls dolls are going to the big screen, a Saw 11 is coming next September and guess what Bridgerton fans? We have a date for season 3.. and it’s only 5 months away.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , rejoice Stranger Things fans- we have a production start date for the fifth and final season of the Netflix show ! Hooray Hayao Miyazaki fans- he finally has a number 1 film in North America. For this week’s Flashback Fun, in honor of the remake opening up in two weeks I revisit 1985’s The Color Purple ( and I go back in time to the film that propelled the late Alan Rickman to celebrity status and Bruce Willis to leading action star).
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior .. ooooh! Beyonce sauntered past the ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Godzilla Minus one to take the crown. What’s this? Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is getting a dvd release next Tuesday? And Pixar’s Luca, Soul and Turning Red ( which were shoved to Disney+ from theaters back at the height of the pandemic) are coming to big screen theaters in 2024? Plus Hayao Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece The Boy and the Heron arrives to United States shores this week for its English dub. And I go back in time to revisit the most famous christmastime holiday classic ever..
believit or not this marks the 401st midday movie madness podcast episode ! On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , after 65 years Brenda Lee’s iconic “ Rocking Around the Christmas Tree “ has finally reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list- quite an incredible early birthday gift for Lee.( She’s 79 next week.). It’s “the start of something new” for high school musical alums Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens- Hudgens just tied the knot and Efron is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What’s this? Pixar films Soul , Luca andTurning Red( which got shoved to Disney+ at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic) are finally going to be released in theaters in 2024? Plus I go back in time 31 years to when Micheal Caine, Kermit the Frog,Miss Piggy, Gonzo, rizzo and other familiar faces gave their own comedic twist ona very famous holiday tale of Charles Dickens.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode Macaulay Culkin got his star on the Hollywood Walk of fame and his Home Alone on-screen mom Cathrine O’Hara reduced him to tears with a beautiful speech. Yippee-ki-yay-1988’s Die Hard is returning to theaters on December 8. Plus Rejoice Spirited Away fans - the filmed version of the 2022 Spirited Away Live on Stage is flying like Haku’s dragon form to Max just in time for the holiday. Alll Aboard! I go back in time 19 years ago to when The Polar Express first arrived in train err theater stations.
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior , The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes kept the box office throne over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. What’s this? The 96th Oscars will be starting an hour earlier than normal and a Taylor Swift class will be taught at Harvard in the spring? Surprise! Paris Hilton is now a mom of two and Kathy Lee Gifford is a grandmother of 3 . Plus rawr! Godzilla Minus One stomps to US shores , the teenage mutant ninja turtles’ newest film comes to dvd.. December 12 that is. Plus I take a look back at a little known unknown Brendan Fraser and an iconic animated holiday tv special that introduced the tv world to the Peanuts gang 58 years ago .
On today’s breaking news I pay tribute to late former First Lady Rosalyn Carter - the longtime wife and partner of President Jimmy Carter- who sadly passed away earlier this week. Eeek! It looks like the cast of Scream VII’s getting killed off and not by old ghostface as the production lost not 1 but 2 of its main leads. Plus the newest Batman Robert Pattinson is getting a new off screen role: he’s about to become .. a Bat-Dad ( sorry couldn’t resist) ,, Percy Jackson Star Logan Lerman is engaged and I give you my spoiler free review of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. (Also remember due to thanksgiving there is no show/podcast until November 30).
On this week’s pre thanksgiving Weekly Weekend Warrior … oooh . New box office king The Marvels didn’t have a really “Marvel-ous” debut ( sorry couldn’t resist) proving the once immortal Marvel might be mortal after all. Exciting news Frozen fans.. we’re not just getting a Frozen 3 in the future .. we’re getting a Frozen 4! Return to the games when The Hunger Games: The ballad of songbirds and snakes goes from the page to the big screen. Plus I’ve got four true life tales coming just in time for thanksgiving including the massive powerhouse that is Oppenheimer and Ridley Scott’s epic Napoleon bio pic. ( remember folks : due to thanksgiving there will be no show or flashback fun next week)
(Note: this was originally meant to be done last night). On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode , sorry Big Bang Theory mfans- the prequel series “ Young Sheldon” is going to be bazinga-gone after this season. Rejoice friends show fans- the first ever real Central Perk coffee house is now open in Boston . Yahoo-Jimmy kimmel is back on hosting duties for the 96th Oscar’s. For flashback fun I take a look back at 3 famous November releases -one of which the world and Disney fans hasn’t been “ let it go” for the last 10 years
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … what this? We have an official trailer and debut date for Netflix’s live action Avatar: the last Airbender series. I repeat We have an official trailer and debut date for Netflix’s live action Avatar: the last Airbender series ! Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey just welcomed his sixth child? ooooh ..sorry deadpool 3 fans.. while the anticipated film will resume filming after thanksgiving.. we won’t see it until next July .( Nor will we see the fourth Captain America film until Valentine’s Day 2025.) . Sorry lion king fans Mufasa : The Lion King - the prequel to 2019’s CGI photo realistic Lion king remake won’t be roaring into theaters . As for flashback fun.. let’s go back in time 58 years ago to a requested film that taught audiences “Do, a deer, a female deerRe, a drop of golden sunMi, a name, I call myselfFa, a long, long way to runSo, a needle pulling threadLa, a note to follow SoTi, a drink with jam and breadThat will bring us back to Do, oh, oh, oh”. Plus I go back in time to a Steven Spielberg’s film that brough about new interest in WWII at the star of the century
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior although it kept the box office throne Five Nights At Freddy’s suffered an enormous drop. What’s this? Warner brothers has shelved ’Coyote v. Acme “ with John Cena ? And the live action avatar the last airbender series has an official trailer and premiere date? Plus The Marvels flies into theaters , the Oscar hopeful romantic drama May December arrives on select theaters next week. And in honor of leonardo DiCaprio’s 49th birthday this Saturday I go back to 3 of his films- one of which just turned 10 .
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior Five Nights At Freddy’s had quite the killer Halloween weekend haul as it slayed all box office predictions with an astounding $80 million stateside. Max is paying tribute to the late friends star Matthew Perry - so cruelly taken from the world October 28. Hate to be the bearer of bad news folks but you can’t check out HBO’s The White Lotus season 3 or the IT movie prequel Welcome to Derry . And gasp! We won’t be able to see the live action Snow White remake until March 2025? Plus Meg Ryan returns to the big screen for the first time since 2915 with Hollywood’s newest rom-com . Gasp! An Indians Jones documentary is whip-cracking its way to Disney+ on December 1?
On today’s News and Halloween Flashback Fun mini episode the Max streaming service has added a tribute to the late Matthew Perry . Great news poltergeist fans .. the famous movie is reaching is supernatural ghostly hands to tv screens . And Fall and It Follows are fretting sequels. To rephrase the nightmare before christmas' This is Halloween “ Horror films everywhereLife's no fun without a good scareThat’s their job. villians are wicked mean . In this , the annual horror themed flashback fun on Halloween". I’ve got plenty of famous faces for you today including Carrie white, Annabelle, a certain green witch from Oz and more.
On today’s breaking news.. I say goodbye to 54 year old Matthew Perry who charmed and entertained audiences as Friends’ commitment-fearing Chandler Bing and to Night Court’s 80 year old Richard Moll. Plus get ready to hear the phone ringing again folks cause Universal and Blumhouse have put the sequel stamp on The Black Phone 2. Whaaat? Elio and The live action Snow White film won’t out until 2025 ?
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior.. not even Leonardo DiCaprio, Brendan Fraser or Robert De Niro could topple the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film from the box office throne. But will she survive the horrors of the big screen version of the Five Nights at Freddy’s film this weekend? What’s this? A new looney tunes movie with Daffy Duck and Porky Pig is coming to theaters in 2024 and The Who’s Tommy musical is coming back to broadway in March? Not to mention Tara Lipinski is now a mom, paramount+ canned two more series and Paddington in Peru has a release date ( but not until January 2025 ). Plus in honor of Halloween I take a look back at some famous Halloween films including a ghost from 1995, a ‘mysterious and spooky creepy and kooky” family’s first film, a certain motel owner from 1960 and much more.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. I’m so sorry Mission impossible fans but the eight Mission Impossible film has been delayed by nearly a year. ‘Bear-y good news Paddington bear fans- we have a release date for Paddington 3 .. but it’s not until January 2025. (But if you live in the United Kingdom you’ll get to see the lovable marmalade obsessed bear two months earlier in mid-November 2024.) london is volunteering as tribute.. to host the premiere of a Hunger Games stage play in fall 2024. (Yes .. The Hunger Games is becoming a stage play .) For this week’s Shocktober Flashback Fun I go back to three modern horror films including one that made a lot of “noise” in April 2018.
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode. I celebrate this show 18th birthday. 18 years-can you believe it? oooh! I’m sorry Deadpool fans but the wait for Deadpool’s 3rd raunchy movie just got longer. In fact the famous Merc with a Mouth left his May 3 2024 release date. In better news news heads up dragon ball fans- a new dragon ball anime is coming .. in 2024 fall. Pop quiz time: what do the Pevensie kids, Jack the Pumpkin King and a certain ghost that’s finally returning to theaters next September have in common?
On today’s breaking news…. Alas 76 year old Suzanne Somers has given into her 23 year fight with breast cancer and what’s this ? Netflix is opining actual retail stores in 2025
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… rejoice The Crown fans! the final season of Netflix’s hit period drama has a premiere date err I mean dates-it’s getting split into two . Speaking of returning friends, your favorite anthropomorphic animal bad guys-Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Ms. Tarantula and Mr. Shark are headed to Netflix November 30. Plus with Shocktober err October halfway through I take a look back at not one, not two but FOUR halloweeny films including a James Wan horror film that scared the… blazes out of moviegoers just over 10 years ago and a certain 1980s horror icon’s first film .( no folks it’s not Gremlins, or old Freddy Kruger )
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, former Olympic gold medalist and figure skater Tara Lipinski is skating her way into the first time mother’s club-she’s having a baby via a surrogate. Calling all Alice in Borderland fans- the hit Netflix series is returning for game err I mean season three. As it’s shocktober this months flashback fun films are part of the horror genre . I go back to two famous 1980s horror comedies.. one of which actually survived going up against the original Ghostbusters ..
On this week’s really stuffed Weekly Weekend Warrior, Paw Patrol : The Mighty Movie barked it’s way to the top of the domestic box office charts. But will Nickelodeon’s beloved dogs stand their ground when Exorcist : Believer spooks into theaters. Plus what’s this? Chris Rock is directing a biopic about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour film is coming to save the weak December box office. And whaaat? Barbie parties her way to dvd in two weeks?
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior … the Nun II continued to rule for a third ( albeit slow) weekend.The WGA writer’s strike is officially over!( about time!..) Bittersweet news for Harry Potter movie fans - we lost Sir Michael Gambon today ( sniff sniff) but a news Harry Potter alumni baby just Apparated into the world .( to quote the Sorting Hat…” Ahh… Another Weasley.” ) . Old jigsaw and the Paw Patrol face off this weekend. With shocktober err October approaching I’ve got lots of goodies for horror fans
On this week’s good News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. like this news is so fetch- the Mean Girls musical movie is forgoing it’s streaming debut and singing and dancing it’s way to theaters in January 2024! Guess what folks? Smile 2 is coming in October 2024. usher has been announced as the next Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Speaking of football this week’s flashback fun takes a look back at two true life football films… one of which is about to tackle its way to its 23rd season err release anniversary this Friday.
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, The Nun II just barely edged out A Haunting in Venice to keep the top box office spot and Barbieheimer ( aka Barbie and Oppenheimer) reached new records. 90 year Michael Caine is probably retired from acting, the expendables return for a new film and the Boston Bruins have named a new captain. Plus,..The Sanderson sisters, Katniss Everdeen and Britney Spears’ first film are all returning to theaters in October , the late Len Goodman’s legacy is living on in dancing with the stars and the live action little mermaid film makes a splash onto dvd.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. ooooh.. so much for standing by her man -Bijou Phillips is spilling from hubby Danny masterson less that two weeks after he was charged with 30 years for rape . Ouch. On the bright side of things, Wicked Musical fans are raising their broomsticks in celebration- October 30 has been dubbed National Wicked Day ( yes really!). Loki season 2 is coming a day early and July for joy anime fans-. The live action One Piece adaptation has been renewed for a second season. Today’s requested flashback fun includes two films about cars.. one that terrified audiences in 1983 .. the other introduced the world to one of the creepiest nightmare bringing villains in non horror / kids films.
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, The Nun II scared Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer 3 off the top spot. It’s official One Piece fans-the live action hit Netflix adaptation has been renewed for a second season. What’s this ? What’s this ? I can’t believe my eyes- three famous films ( including a certain 1973 horror film and a cherished Disney Halloween/Christmas stop motion animated musical ) are returning to theaters in October. Plus a new audio-only Buffy the vampire slayer series is coming, detective Hercule Poirot is back on the big screen trying to solve a creeeepy supernatural mystery and I go back 21 years ago to when those meddling kids and their dog had “a mystery to solve”… on the big screen.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. to quote a song from an about-to-turn-30-Halloween-Seasons-old film “What’s this? What’s this? I can’t believe my eyes . I must be dreaming”. … it turns out Hayao Miyazaki is NOT retiring after the release of “ The Boy and The Heron” after all and our old friends Jack Skellington , Oogie Boogie, Sally the rag doll and the rest of the gang are returning to theaters next month. Plus lots of new things are coming to Disney parks. For flashback Fun in honor of my late grandmother Betty ( who turns a heavenly 99 years old today) , I take a look back at three of her favorite films including a classic black and white film from 1962 that was Robert Duvall’s film debut .
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior, The Equalizer 3 topped the Labor Day 2023 holiday weekend . Alas the world know knows what the late singer Jimmy Buffett ( and the late longtime The Price is Right host Bob Barker) died of. In better news .. Kristin Chenoweth is married and Opa! My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 brings moviegoers on a trip to Greece this Friday. the Taylor Swift : Eras Tour Concert Film has scared off both Meg Ryan’s new rom com and The Exorcist: Believer from October 13. Plus Spider-Man: across the Spiderverse webslings onto dvd, Disney+ and Hulu viewers beware.. on October 13 you’re in for a scare.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. alas we know what made Jimmy Buffett sing his way up to the pearly gates Friday ( and he wasn’t the only singer to go up there with in the last few days.). Lil Rey Howrey is “going to the chapel and is gonna get married” in the future-he proposed to his girlfriend last night at Beyoncé’s concert. Raaawr! A new trailer for Godzilla Minus One roared its way onto the Internet. In honor of school starting up again Flashback Fun takes a look back at two infamous school involved comedies .. one of which was a “so fetch “ film that introduced moviegoers to Amanda Seyfried.. 19 years ago
On today’s breaking news podcast episode, 76 year old “ Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett has sadly joined the likes of Lisa Marie Presley, Tina Turner, Tony Bennet, Harry Belafonte, Cha Cha Slide singer DJ Casper and many others this year on the music stage in the sky. .. and sorry Marvel fans .. but due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes a lot of their future Disney+ tv series like the WandaVision spinoff have been bumped. In better news freeform has released the films part of its annual 31 Nights of Halloween and what this? There is actually a Barbieheimer (spoof) movie coming out?
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, Gran Turismo just barely won the tight box office race against Barbie. Sorry Dune fans we won’t be seeing Dune Part 2 until March 2024 and the next Lord of the Rings film until December 2024. Oooooh! Taylor Swift’s just announced concert film scared The Exorcist: Believer off October 13 to the week Beforehand. Plus What’s this? There is a sloth horror comedy out andThe Cat In The Hat is hosting his own Wondery+ podcast?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini podcast episode , I say farewell to the inspiration and voice of Harley Quinn from Batman the animated series. Sorry Spiderwick Chronicles fans, the already compiled fantasy series version of the beloved book won’t be coming to Disney.+.What’s this ? Killers of the Flower moon starring Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brendan Fraser is forgoing its limited release and getting a global wide release October 20? . For one half of flashback Fun ..Let’s go back 52 years ago to when Gene Wilder first took audience “ to a world of pure imagination.”..
On today’s breaking news , the television world lost iconic longtime Price Is Right host Bob Barker today .. just 4 month before he would have been 100. Sorry Dune fane, Dune Part 2 won’t be ‘spicing’ up theaters until March 2024 setting off a mini Warner Bros release date ripple . But don’t worry , Aquaman 2 , The Color Purple musical and the willy wonka musical prequel are firmly staying on their December debut dates. In better news- calling Rick and Morty fans, we have a date for season 7’s premiere, the latest film adaption from a R.l Stine book will invaded theater in just a few weeks and.. Wahts this? Cape Cod is getting it own unique dolphin hospital?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. though Barbie lost her box office throne to DC’s Blue Beetle , she went out on a high note( she’s the years highest grossing domestic release, she’s got a special one week IMAX release out in September AND a new Netflix series coming in a few weeks). Serena Williams and Rihanna’s second little bundles of baby joy have arrived. Rejoice movie lovers-National Cinema Day and its wicked discounted ticket price of $4 ( yes really) returns Sunday august 27! Yahooo!!The Outsiders are going from the page to the broadway stage in spring of 2024 . Vroom! Vroom! Gran Turismo revs it’s way into theater . In honor of national dog day , I look back at 4 requested dog films - one of which gave us an iconic fur loving black and white haired disney villainess and another introduced the would to an extremely slobbery drooling Saint Bernard .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode…. Mario video game fans exclaimed “ What??? “ when it was announced the voice of Mario in the video games was stepping down. Bittersweet news for broadway fan- while the curtain is falling-on the Britney Spears song inspired musical Once Upon A One More in September audiences will say “ Stay Gold Ponyboy” when The Outsider play arrives next spring. Frozen’s Anna And Elsa are coming back.. in a podcast series that is. For one half of flashback fun I look back at perhaps the saddest dog film ever .( no it’s not Marley and me, eight below, haichi a dog’s tale or eight below)
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode podcast, praise the Disney+ err Greek gods - the anticipated Percy Jackson and the Olympians series revealed its first trailer and date yesterday-Percy’s birthday. And guess what? You only have to wait four months to see it. What’s this ? The Star Wars: Ahsoka series is bowing on August 22 NOT August 23? . Order up- Tiana’s Palace is about to bring the magic of New Orleans food to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in early September . Pop quiz: what do pizza loving sewer dwelling turtles, a true life tale with Hillary Swank and Patrick Dempsey and an epic May 1996 block-bluster have in common?
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness’ Weekly Weekend Warrior, still ruling Barbie roller-Bladed past 2008’s The Dark Knight to become Warner Bros’ highest grossing domestic release. Zooey Deschanel and Johnathan Scott are hearing wedding bells in their future- they’re engaged! The Latino DC superhero Blue Beetle flies from the comic panel to the big screen. Plus the final hotel Transylvania movie comes to dvd , I look back at a famous Wesley snipes film that sunk its fangs into the box office 25 years ago and much more..
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior, not even Jason Statham and massive Megladon sharks could take out Barbie , who crossed the $1 billion milestone (like there was any doubt). Alas the world lost many stars over the past few days like The Exorcist director William Freidkin and king of the hill voice actor Johnny Hardwick. Big news sharknado fan- in honor of its 10th anniversary , the original b-movie SyFy made for tv movie that launched millions of memes is swimming to select theaters for a 2 day special engagement. Speaking of famous films getting anniversary milestone re-releases. Jurassic Park is dino-roaring it’s way to regal cinemas august 25 for its 30th anniversary! Plus fast x revs it’s way to theaters, a new Paldea- set Pokémon anime is coming to Pokémon YouTube channel in a few weeks, I look back at a Whitney Houston’s film for her heavenly 60th birthday and much more.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to the man who made heads spin and terrified theatergoers with 1971’s The Exorcist. In better news Simone Biles is back on the competition circuit, Minionland opens in universal studios Orlando and big news for Sharknado fans ( no the film isn’t getting a reboot). Plus for flashback fun can you just chill for a second. Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the Freaky Fridey remake body swapped Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan ?
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior .. not even the haunted mansion could make Barbie or Oppenheimer budge as the two powerhouse blockbusters continued to thrive. In honor of the late Paul Reubens I go back in time to 1985 to when he and Director tim Burton introduced moviegoers to the eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman . Get those tissues ready broadway fans cause next March the 2004 tearjerking film The Notebook is going from the screen to the broadway stage. Chomp ! Chomp! Chomp! Jason stath is back to battle more massive megladon sharks. And what’s this? Wonder Woman 3 is reportedly being developed?
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I say goodbye to the Paul Reubens - the man who gave the world the squeaky voices, joyful childlike Pee-Wee Herman. In better news Nickelodeon is bringing a slime-filled second telecast to Super Bowl 58 in February 2024. For one of today flashback fun films, I head waaaaaaay back into the 1980s for the very first film version of Frank Herbert’s celebrated Dune novel.
Breaking news folks ! In the wake of the double Hollywood strikes Sony Pictures has shifts its release calendar around.. (Sorry Spider-Verse , Kraven the Hunter Ghostbuster and Karate Kid fans ). But what’s this Venom 3 and Bad Boys 4 arrive next year? And the Disne+ Star Wars series “Lando” will now be written by Donald Glover..
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode Barbie took over Hollywood in a pink box office tsunami. Hide your cat thanks to Ryan Reynolds’ production company ALF is brining his flying saucer into the 2020s on Saturday July 29. Disney welcomes foolish mortal viewers to its Haunted Mansion this Friday . It’s a bird! It’s a plane.. it’s the annual San Diego Comic Con recap. And what’s this ? Krypto and Scooby-Doo are teaming up for a new direct to dvd movie ?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Hide your cats - ALF is coming back (sort of) this Saturday on Ryan Renolds ‘ Maximum Effort Channel . Calling all Avatar the Last Airbender fans fan favorite character Uncle iroh is finally getting his own series .. in the form of a 2024 comic book series. As it’s Shark Week 2023 I take a look at three requested shark starring films for Flashback Fun (no folks jaws and Finding Nemo are not part of the trio)
On today’s breaking news I say farewell to the master pop vocalist Tony Bennett - who sadly lost his long fight with Alzheimer's disease Friday. Sorry folks - more films- including the Wonder spinoff White Bird- have been delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.. in better news the Borderlands movie has a date and ! Cowabunga! The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon is making its way to Nickelodeon owned digital formats!
On this episode of Midday Movie Madness’ Weekly Weekend Warrior.. to nobody’s surprise Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning-Part 1 took the box office throne..But can it survive against the awaited box office fight between Barbie and Oppenheimer? bad strike news: the Screen Actors Guild strike has stopped many film shoots ( including beetlejuice 2, Venom 3, the live action Lilo and Stitch and the Gladiator sequel) in their tracks. Good strike news: Ms. Marvel and Yellowstone are coming to prime time television. Plus greats Gerwig Maria menuenus and Lindsay Lohan got deliveries from the stork, the beanie bubble film opens in limited release and what’s this ? Paramount+’ Pet Cemetary prequel film has a release date?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … sorry folks it looks like the Screen Actors Guild Writers Strike is already causing multiple films like deadpool 3 beetlejuice 2, The live action Lilo and Stitch to stop shooting and plenty of panels to pull out of San z Diego Comic Con . In better news Lindsay Lohan entered the first time mother’s club and gasp! Hayao Miyazaki’s final film has been retitled for American shores and is coming our way in December! .. plus pop quiz.. what do a mummy , a chocolate maker from 2005 and a certain vegetarian vampire from Forks, Washington have in common?
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior Insidious : The Red Door may have scared off Indiana Jones’ final film but in honor of Harrison Ford’ 81st birthday I go back in time to when we first met the snake hating whip carrying archeologist. It looks like Hollywood has been effectively shut down as now SAG is on strike as well as the writers. Plus Anthony Michael Hall is a new dad, scream VI slashes its way to dvd , electra returns for Deadpool 3 and much more.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Have mercy Full House fans- I have the debut date (and guest list) of Dave Coulier’s PodCo rewatch podcast “Full House Rewind”. What’s this? Elektra is in Deadpool 3 and Wolverine’s wearing his famed blue and yellow comics outfit for the first time ever on the big screen?For flashback fun I look back at three Tom hanks films.( no they don’t involve a stranded castaway , a women’s baseball league coach, an astronaut or an iconic toy cowboy )
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Indiana Jones’s final film might have whip-cracked its way to the top spot .. but it wasn’t the height amount Disney was hoping for. Oh baby! The stork was quite busy last week with Meghan Trainor, Al Roker’s daughter Courtney and Bethany Hamilton all getting bundles of baby joy! At long last after years of delays tom cruise returns as Ethan Hunt.. next Wednesday that is . Plus avast me hearties- the first pirates of the Caribbean film sails to its 20 year mark this Sunday and in honor of the late Alan Arkin I look back at the 2006 indie hit comedy that featured him as a grandfather with a … colorful vocabulary
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode,,, the Hollywood stork has been pretty busy over the last week as Al Roker just became a grandpa and surfer Bethany Hamilton is a girl mom at last. Greta Gerwig is going from Barbie’s Dream House to the world of Narnia-she’s directing two Narnia pics for Netflix. Plus I go back in time to four different patriotic films including one that turned 23 recently and and another that flew to massive success in 1986
On today’s breaking news… I say farewell to character Oscar and tony winning actor Alan Arkin. Heads up Spider-Man across the spider-verse fan- there is a chance the film’s 2024 sequel ( and final Spider-verse) film may get delayed. Dune fans rejoice .. there is a high chance the 2 film Warner bros series May turn into a trilogy!
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior ..The Flash’s major crash was Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse ‘s gain as Sony’s animated sequel web-swung its way back to the top. Dah duh daaaah dah dah daaah duh -dah duh daaaah dah dah daaah duh/ grab your fedora hat cause Harrison Ford’s final outing as Indiana Jones is finally here! Surprise- John legend and Chrissy Teigan are now parents of four. Great news-Simone Biles is back on the gymnastics beam and Paddington Bear is getting some new cast mates for his third film. Plus the Dune part 2 trailer has dropped , new faces are joining Squid Game season 2 and much more…
On today’s one day delayed News and Flashback Fun min episode mini episode.. the search for missing actor Julian Sands ended on a sad note.. in better news! Surprise! John Legend and Chrissy Teigan are parents of four now. Angela Bassett will finally get her Oscar this year. And in honor of Mel brooks’ 97th birthday I take a look back at two of his gut bursting comedies .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , what’s this? Marvel , Disney, HBO and Netflix are all skipping San Diego Comic-Con next month? No Marvel presence at SDCC? To quote the Princess Bride ‘ Inconceivable ! Sorry Grease fans.. the tv series cancellation axe has fallen upon Paramount + Grease prequel Grease:Rise of the Pink Ladies. Paddington will be getting 4 new costars for his third big screen adventure. Plus for part of Flashback Fun ( since today marks 1 moth since the world lost Tina Turner) I go back in time to 1993 when Angela basset brought her to life on the big screen ..
On this week’s midday movie madness weekly weekend warrior episode, ooooh! The Flash movie had a disappointing debut, jennifer lawrence shows off her raunchy side in her new comedy out this week and ( pirate voice) : avast ye scurvy dogs ! Netflix’s live action zone Piece series sets sail on August 31. Plus.. What’s this? Wicked Part 2 is opening up in November 2025 instead of December 2025?
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. I say goodbye to the reclusive novelist Cormac McCarthy -who gave the world “All the Pretty Horses”, “ No Country for Old Men “ And “The Road” . I’m sorry Avatar fans but the next entry in in the epic sci fi series won’t be out until December 2025. And it looks like lots of marvel films got bumped back butt Deadpool 3 is arriving next May! Finally after years of delays and Ezra Miller’s off screen… issues.. world collide as The Flash finally opens in theaters. Big news for the Last of Us Fans - it’s coming to universal’s Hollywood horror nights 2023
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun gasp! What’s this? There won’t be an Avatar 3 until 2025? No blade remake until February 14, 2025? But what’s this? Deadpool 3 is coming out May 2024 instead of November that year and the live action Moana has a release date . What can I say but you’re welcome.. ( sorry I could resist) . Fast X Part 2 has an official release date . And for one of today’s requested flashback fun films I go back nearly 29 years ago to an iconic Disney mega smash savannah set film
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior … Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse webbed up a verrry impressive debut. What’s this ? Dwayne Johnson is returning for a Fast And Furious movie that’s not a Hobbes and Shaw spinoff sequel? And fire up the broomsticks and flying vacuums- A Hocus Pocus 3 is coming. Plus the newest Transformers movie opens, Beanie Feldstein is married and in honor of Johnny Depp’s 60th birthday I look back at 4 requested films of his.
On this week’s Breaking News and Flashback Fun mini episode Gasp! Sisters err I mean listeners .. the Sanderson Sisters are retiring for a third time .. that’s right folk we are getting g s third Hocus Pocus!( speaking of Hocus Pocus as it flies to its 30 year spell mark on July 16 it’s one of today’s flashback fun topics). Whaaaat? ?Flashback Fun turns 3 today, Mark Hamill is done playing Luke Skywalker and Kathy Lee Gifford is getting not one new grandbaby this year but 2?
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior.. the live action Little Mermaid totally swam circles around the competition over the holiday weekend.. ( however the Super Mario Bros Movie and Top Gun: Maverick managed to break more records over the weekend). My Spidey-Sense is tingling - not only does Spider-Man : Across the Spider-verse ( finally) open Friday but a 4th Tom Holland-Spider-Man film AND a live action Miles Morales film are web-slinging their way to theaters… eventually. What’s this? The live action how to train your dragon has found its two human riders, Kim Catrall is appearing in the “ And Just Like That “ Season 2 finale even if it’s just for one scene and what? A 6th Insidious film is in the works?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode gasp! Big news Sex and the City fans- Kim Catrall’s Samantha is coming to the “ And Just Like That” Season 2 finale… but just for one scene. 83 year old Al Pacino is about to be a father for the fourth time.. Sucession’s Sarah Snook is now a mom . In honor of Flashback Fun’s 3 year anniversary on June 3, I go back to the film that started it off : the 1998 walt Disney animated classic Mulan
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , Cody walker honored his late brother Paul Walker in the sweetest way possible-naming his newborn son after him.(Say it with me: Awwwe). No surprise here- a 5th John Wick film is being developed by Lionsgate. And like for part of today’s Flashback Fun trio ( suggested by Nina Badami for her birthday) I take the pink and scented Time Machine back to 2001 when the world first met (seemingly) ditzy sorority girl turned Hard Law student Elle Woods.
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior.. fast x raced to the top box office parking spot. I say goodbye to the late Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner and the late actor Ray Stevenson. On the better side of things get ready to go back under the sea as the cast of The Little Mermaid live action makes a splash in theaters, we have a dvd date for the Avatar sequel Alec Baldwin has a new off screen role- first time grandfather and what’s this ? Next year’s animated Transformers One origin film won’t be out until September … right after beetlejuice 2 and blade?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… Gasp! On May 26 Disney+ and Hulu are doing a purge of many of their original shows and movies -like mighty ducks : game changers, little demon , big shot and the critically acclaimed Willow sequel .speaking of willow the original 1988 film (which is 35 today( is one of today’s flashback fun topics. Ireland Baldwin-Alex Baldwin’s oldest daughter - just became a first time mom. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch has joined James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic. And get excited Peabuts fans, AppleTv+ is adding a new Peanuts show and two new Peanuts specials
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, the third and final Guardians of the Galaxy film May have kept the domestic box office throne but can it stand its ground when Fast X revs its way to theaters? Speaking of the Fast Saga it May be ending with not the 11th entry but a 12th one ! Plus calling Squid Games fans- the reality competition version of the series is arriving on Netflix in November. And what’s this ? Shrek is 22, Loki season 2 and Echo have dates and there is going to be a Time Burton documentary series?
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, the final Guardians of the Galaxy film kicked off the 2023 summer movie season ending the super Mario Bros movie grip on the box office throne. The beetlejuice sequel has a date . Plus .. knights of the zodiac brings the saint seiya anime to life on the big screen, Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film “ you are so not invited to my bat-mitzvah “ has a date and .. Like can we just take a minute to like chill over this news: 2003’s freaky Friday is getting a sequel !!
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. get ready for Michael Keaton’s pesky poltergeist Beetlejuice to shout “ it’s showtime!” Next September-the long awaited Beetlejuice 2 has a release date set. So sorry stranger things fans but the final season of the beloved Netflix show has been stopped in in its tracks by the writers’ strike. What’s this? Country music icon Dolly Parton is releasing a rock album this November . And for Flashback Fun I’ve got a quartet of fun films for you including a classic family film that’s about to splash to its 30th anniversary July 16..
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, Billie Lourd totally honored her mother Carrie Fisher as her posthumous hollywood walk of fame star ceremony and what’s this? Blake Shelton is getting his own Hollywood walk of fame star next Friday? Plus a new planet of the apes tv series is in the works at Disney+ and for one of today’s Flashback Fun films I go back in time 17 years ago. To when Dame Helen Mirren showed a very emotional Queen Elizabeth II during a very pivotal and emotional time in Britain’s history
On this week’s episode of the Weekly Weekend Warrior still ruling box office king The Super Mario Bros Movie became the first 2023 film to cross the $1 billion dollar milestone! Serena Williams and Bonnie Wright are getting visits from the stork this year. Summer 2023 movie season kicks off with the last guardians of the galaxy movie . Plus the first animated Avatar the last Airbender film has a release date and as it’s Star Wars day I take a look back at 2 star wars films
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. The Super Mario Bros continued to earn the winning amount of gold coins as it gets closer and closer to the elusive $1 billion club. I pay tribute to the late “King of Calypso” Harry Belafonte . Mattel is releasing a Barbie with Down Syndrome, .After 53 years , Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret is finally arriving on the big screen. And what’s this? Peter Pan and Wendy flies to Disney+, Daniel Radcliffe and Rumer Willis are now parents and We have a title AND plot for the 2024 animated transformers
On today’s breaking news.. I say goodbye to 96 year old Harry Belafonte , the man behind “Day-O(Banana Boat Song) who introduced calypso music to the United States and was an enormous part of the civil rights rights movement. Sorry Big Mouth show fans , the raunchy show will have its curtain call in not 1 season but two. In better news,Mattel has launched a Barbie with Down’s Syndrome, Bruce Willis is now a grandpa and we have a date for the 2024 Oscars!
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. I say goodbye to the iconic Australian comic who voiced Finding Nemo’s Bruce the Shark and sorry National treasure tv fans -the Disney+ series based on the films National Treasure : Edge of History is well.. history after one season . In better news though Simone Biles is married, the original 2002-2007 Spider-Man films has web swung their way to Disney+ and great news Transformers fans. I have some details about the 2024 animated film. Plus for flashback fun I have four requested comedies .. including Tom Cruise’s breakout film which will underwear dance to a verrry big milestone august 3
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , mamma mia! The Super Mario Bros Movie continued to rule crushing its competitors and becoming a worldwide mega smash , brother .( sorry couldn’t help it). Alas the time has come for Netflix’s dvd-by-mail delivery service to go the way of tab soda, blockbuster and Sierra Mist ( though not until the end of September). The new evil dead film and Ari aster’s new absurdist film look to scare moviegoers this Friday . Big news Galaxy Quest fans! It looks a tv series based on the 199 comedy is finally coming out of development limbo and what’s this ? Twilight is being adapted for tv?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini.. sorry to tell you this phantom of the opera fans .. but the long running Broadway play’s iconic chandelier crashed for the final time last night.. in better news get excited sonic the hedgehog fans! Knuckles the paramount + tv spinoff series has started film. Great news for Pasadena moviegoers- Regal cinema has take over the former arclight theaters at the Paseo at Pasadena. Plus since I give a glowing review of the super Mario Bros Movie , this week’s flashback fun films are video game films ( including a first for Flashback Fun)
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior, Mamma Mia! The Super Mario Bros Movie crushed everyone over the Easter holiday.that sound you heard yesterday over the Internet? That was game of thrones and Harry Potter fans cheering in delight cause the Harry Potter TV series (and a 2nd Game of Thrones spinoff) is officially coming to the soon to be rebranded HBO Max ( soon to be called Max). Renfield sinks it’s fangs into theaters . Plus it’s nearly Morphin time Power Rangers fans- the anticipated 30th anniversary special suits up on Netflix … next Wednesday
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. calling all captain Marvel fans.. we have an official teaser trailer for its sequel The Marvels . I repeat we have an official teaser trailer for its sequel The Marvels. What’s this ? There is going to be an animated Stranger Things show at Netflix ? Plus Hilary Swank , Gavin Ross sales daughter Daisy and Keisha Knight Pullman got Easter presents from the stork. And since today is National Pet Day , for Flashback Fun I take a look back at four pet films .. including a family adventure comedy with two dogs and cat whose emotional ending.. still gets viewers riiiight in the feels 30 years later
On this week’s News And Flashback Fun (not so )Mini episode … that sound you heard over social media today? That was the sound of Star Wars fans worldwide cheering with glee: three new future theatrical Star Wars films have directors … and Daisy Ridley is returning as Rey in one of them. Plus the Ahsoka Disney+ Star Wars series just dropped its first trailer. Plus for flashback fun… I go back in time to two films that hit milestone anniversaries this year…here’s a clue about one of them : Ham Porter: Hey, you wanna s'more?Smalls: Some more of what?Ham Porter: No, do you wanna s'more?Smalls: I haven't had anything yet, so how can I have some more of nothing?Ham Porter: You're killin' me Smalls! These are s'more's stuff! Ok, pay attention. First you take the graham, you stick the chocolate on the graham. Then you roast the 'mallow. When the 'mallows flaming... you stick it on the chocolate. Then cover with the other end. Then you scarf. Kind of messy, but good! Try some!
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast .. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves conjured itself to the top of the box office game. Gasp! What’s this ? TheJohn Wick spinoff Ballerina and the Minecraft movie and the Five Nights at Freddy film have dates and a Aquaman 2 is opening up five days earlier? Plus owen Wilson channels his inner painter in his newest film and in honor of Easter I go back to when a famous rascally rabbit made his film debut .( no folks it’s not Bugs Bunny)
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, Kaley Cuoco is now a mom and 74 year old Dee Wallace -better known as Drew Barrymore and Henry Thomas’ mother in E.T; the Extra-Terrestrial is about to embrace a new role this year… first time grandmother. the Lilo and Stitch remake has found its Lilo and Cardi B and her family have swum aboard the animated Baby Shark movie. Plus for today’s comedic Flashback Fun I go back in time to four films I’ve never talked about … including the film that introduced audiences to the inept Inspector Jacques Clouseau
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, the fourth John Wick took out Shazam fury of the gods with quite the impressive domestic debut. Get ready to roll the dice as the new Dungeons and Dragons film opens. Plus the super Mario bros movie takes a warp tile to theaters next Friday , I have a great triple header for my annual baseball opening day film flashback and Whaaat ? Daniel Radcliffe is going to be a dad and Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s marriage is kerput?
Breaking news folks! There’s going to be a Vertigo remake with Robert Downey jr eyeing the main role, we have information on Adam mackay’s new film . Plus the Netflix series you return for one last season and Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s marriage is over
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , the Shazam sequel stumbled badly in its debut despite taking the domestic box office crown from ghostface. Guess what ? The next untitled Jordan Peele film arrives in theaters December 25, 2024 . John wick returns to theaters for his fourth film a Smash tv musical is coming to broadway and calling all 90s tv fans ! Good burger 2 Is officially a go for Paramount + and Brandy is returning as Cinderella for the next Disney’s z descendent film
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode Gina Rodriguez is now a first time mom while Succession’s Sarah Snook is about to become one. Guess what Jordan Peele fans? His next film is coming out at Christmas 2024. Plus Good Burger, home of the Good burger. May I take your sequel order? Rejoice 90s kids- an official Good Burger sequel is coming to Paramount+ later this year. And in honor of Matthew Broderick’s birthday I go back in time to revisit one of his films . But it’s not WarGames, Inspector Gadet, election, 1998’s Godzilla or the Lion king …..
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , alas the world had to suddenly say goodbye to actor Lance Reddick today. So sad. But in much better news Denzel Washington has joined the Gladiator sequel and , l have information about a famous returning villain for the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th anniversary Netflix special. And in honor of st. Patrick’s day I take a look back at some famous Irish movies
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior .. Scream VI slashed up a scarily great debut for the long running slasher series. Yahoo Wicked Musical fans! Wicked Part 1 will be opening a month early next fall. Plus I’ve got the Oscar highlights and winner recap ( don’t worry .. nothing like .. last year’s incident happened though countless tears of joy were definitely shed) , Shazam’s sequel coming to theaters and gasp! What’s this? Al Roker is going to be a first time grandpa and Lindsay Lohan has a bun in the oven?
On today’s very unplanned breaking news.. you know how Lady Gaga wasn’t going to be able to preform Top Gun: Maverick’s Oscar nominated theme song “ Hold My Hand” at tonight’s ceremony due to to filming the Joker sequel? .. well unexpected surprise! She is performing the song. However the film’s star and one of its producers Tom Cruise will NOT be there. Plus Yabba-Dabba- Doo Flintstones fans I have big news on Elizabeth Banks’s adult oriented animated project of the iconic show.
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness’ Weekly Weekend Warrior .. I say goodbye to the Israeli actor who brought Teyve to life in 1971’s Fiddler on the Roof. Sorry Star Waters fans .. it looks like Kevin Feige and Patty Jenkins’s Star Wars films are dead. In better news, Creed III delivered an massive powerful punch in its debut and a new standalone Eragon is flapping its wings to book stores this November. Plus I conclude the yearly Best Picture Spotlight feature and Scream IV looks to take a big bloody bite out of the box office( and the Big Apple)
On today’s News and Flashback Fun Mini episode , I have the second wave of Oscar presenters for Sunday’s ceremony. Sorry Rachael ray tv show fans but .. the show is cooking up its last meal err season. Cowabunga! I have the voice cast for August’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot and speaking of TMNT let’s take a look back to when they first crawled out of the sewers to the silver screen.
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, yikes! Despite keep the top spot the third Ant-Man film dropped drastically leading to a horrible record for the MCU . Let’s get ready to rumble as Creed III enters the theater boxing rings. I have the first wave of Oscar presenters and news that RRR fever will reach the glorious award ceremony with its Best Original Song nominee Naatu Naatu getting performed. And .. sorry Star Trek Discovery fans but looks like the shows space missions are coming to an end…
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode , I say goodbye to three recently passed celebs including the man who co-created TV’s Flipper tv show and played the Gill-man in the underwater defense of the Creature From The Black Lagoon. But in better news actress Keke Palmer has a new role: first time mother. Thanks to cocaine bear, the world will be seeing the “ Attack of the Meth Crocodile” this summer.( sarcastically: thanks Cocaine Bear). Mamma Mia! The Super Mario Brothers Movie is coming out two days earlier . Plus as it’s its Dr. Seuss birthday tomorrow I go back in time to do a rhyming flashback fun on one of his film adaptations -no it’s not how the grinch stole Christmas or ( dare i say it) 2003’s The Cat In The Hat
On today’s breaking news… it looks like totally disgraced former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is spending the rest of his life locked up in jail. Attention lord of the rings fans- we’re headed back to Middle-Earth… eventually.Warner brothers and New line cinema have made a deal to make more Lord of the Rings based films. Gadzook! The Grinch is getting is own sequel book? And I’m sorry to say this but the tv axe has been brought down upon The Goldbergs and Sucession
On today’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior the third Ant-Man film buzzed to the top ( despite harsh reviews) kicking off Marvel Studios’ Phase 5. Raaawr! Ray Liotta’s final film claws it’s way to theaters. Elvis pelvic -swivels his way to the Best Picture Feature Spotlight stage and next Tuesday Naomi Ackie brings the incredible story of Whitney Houston to life on dvd. Opa! A third Bug Fat Greek Wedding entry is conking in the fall . Plus I have news that’s sure to delight children and people of all genders: a How the Grinch stole Christmas sequel is coming to bookstores in early September!
On today’s not so mini New and flashback Fun mini episode.. sorry Misty ducks and John stamos fans.. Disney+ just took a leaf out of Netflix’s book and axed the Mighty Ducks : Game Changers and Big Shot series. You’ll have to wait to November to see the Captain Marvel sequel The Marvels but The Haunted Mansion remake will open its doors to “ welcome foolish mortals” two weeks earlier. Plus for Flashback Fun I take a look at three dramas starring iconic Black historical figures including -gasp!- the very first film biography about Harriet Tubman
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode the final Magic Mike film managed to do a victory lap (dance) around Titanic’s 25th anniversary re-release, Knock at the Cabin and Avatar: The Way of Water and take the box office throne. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5 kicks off with a big bang with the third Ant-man film.What’s this ? Anthony Michael Hall is becoming a first time dad at 54 , Ryan Seacrest is leaving Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Breakfast Club is how old this week?
On today’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode….I love you you love me.. Guess what? Barney’s getting a reboot coming next year to tv. fabulous news Ted Lasso fans- I can tell you when season 3 of the immensely popular AppleTV+ tv show ( as a well as the Bridgerton netflix limited series “ Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) debuts. And for today’s romance film Flashback fun I go back to look at 4 requested films including a 2004 Nicolas Sparks adaptation that makes viewers reach for the tissue
On today’s episode Knock at the cabin finally managed to dethrone Avatar: The Way of water (which is this week’s Best Picture Feature Spotlight).. What’s this? I Know What You Did Last Summer, Frozen , Zootopia and Toy Story are all getting sequels? And Spiderman Noir is getting his own live action tv series? Plus I go back in time to 1990 with one of the most famous romance films ever which won Whoopi Goldberg a well deserved Oscar
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, after a long journey tv show host Maria Menounos is finally going to be a mother . Big news folks! Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger has declared that sequels to Frozen , Zootopia and Toy Story are on their way . ( yes even with that not well received very loose TS spinoff Lightyear … waaay underperforming last year ) plus Avatar is coming to Disneyland! And for Flashback Fun I focus on three famous football films.( try saying that five times fast.)
On this week’s episode Avatar the way of water came closer to becoming the world’s highest grossing movie of all time. Gasp! Tom Brady has retired for good from football but his new film football kicks it’s way to theater gridiron fields tomorrow. Top Gun : Maverick jets it’s way to the Best Picture Feature Spotlight and much more
On today News and Flashback Fun mini episode we say goodbye to the screenwriter who brought the story of Remember the Titans ( as well as 2002’s Ali and 2019’s Harriet ) to the big screen. Gollum voice: great newes my preeeeeccccilus lord of the rings fans, the trilogy is coming to netflix this Wednesdays! Regular voice: praise the Greek gods- the Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has found its Zeus and Posiden . Plus in honor of Christian bale’s 49th birthday tomorrow I have a requested look back at three of his films .( sorry folks it’s not Newsies or the Dark Knight Trilogy- I did those films last year)?
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior, reigning box office champion ( and newly announced Best Picture nominee) Avatar : The away Of Water swam past the $600 million domestic mark and the $2 billion world wide mark. And the nominees are… I have the entire list of every film competing in the March 12, 2023 Academy Awards And speaking of the Oscars I begin the yearly Best Picture Spotlight Feature with The Banshees of Inisherin. Plus whaaaat? Disney’s Coco is becoming a stage play?
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun podcast mini episode, get your Oscar predictions going cause the nominees have been announced. (it’s going to be an interesting Best Picture fight ) . Alas Disneyworld’s Splash Mountain went into the brier patch Sunday. ..Buzz aldrin got married on his 93rd birthday. Plus I go back in time to three musicals for flashback fun .. including a certain animated comedy fantasy with songs by lin-Manuel-Miranda that people have been belting out since November 2021.( fake. Cough: Encanto). Sorry I have some dust in my throat.
On todays breaking news I say goodbye to the legendary singer David Crosby who sadly went up to that stage in the sky yesterday , regal cinema is pulling the plug on 39 locations and sorry to tell you this Cobra Kai fans but the dojo will will closing forever after the future sixth season. A John Williams documentary is in the works. Plus grab your light-cycles Tron fans cause Tron 3 is moving forward
On today’s episode, reigning box office champion Avatar: The Way of Water managed to topple Spider-Man: No Way Home as the sixth highest grossing movie in history.. with no signs of slowing down . Rejoice Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fans -we have a date, trailer and a plot for the upcoming 30th anniversary special coming to Netflix in April. Channing Tatum’s planning a Ghost remake - yes really!. and (Bad scottish accent) Gasp! I have shocking news for ye Outlander fans- tha famous Stars Romantic historical drama tis ending with season 8
On today’s News and Flashback Fun podcast mini episode Director Antione Fuqua is helming a Michael Jackson biopic that will be starting production Im this year and Chucky May want to watch his back… M3GAN is official coming back for a sequel.. but not until January 17 2025 . Whaaat? Channing Tatum is rebooting the 1900 romantic drama classic Ghost? ( yes really ..I honestly didn’t see that coming..) plus in honor of Winnie The Pooh Day ( aka author A.A Milne’s birthday ) I go back in time to when moviegoers were first introduced to eeyore, owl, piglet, rabbit , manga, roo and “most of all Winnie the PoohWinnie the PoohWinnie the PoohTubby little cubby all stuffed with fluffHe's Winnie the PoohWinnie the PoohWilly nilly silly old bear”
On this breaking news I say goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley, the 54 year old singer songwriter only child of Elvis Presley-who joined him in the heavens yesterday. On the better side of things huzzah! We have a trailer and premier date for Hulu’s upcoming History of the World part II
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, M3GAN had a terrific debut and would have been number 1… if Avatar: The Way of Water hadn’t kept a secure grip on the crown and continued to dominate. Gerald Butler’s latest action thriller arrives in theaters. Snap . Snap -the Wednesday Netflix series finally got renewed for a second season, Plus I have the golden globe award/SAG nomination recap, Mindy Kaling’s adult scooby-doo series starts looking for clues on HBO max , Sierra Mist is discontinued ( yes really!) and much more …
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … Claire Dane and Nikki reed are expanding their families this year. That sound you heard Friday January 6? Oh that was just the sound of Wednesday tv series/Addams fans finger snapping with glee since Wednesday finally got officially renewed for season 2. Get ready to roll thedice Dungeons and Dragons fans- a live action series is coming to Paramount + in the future. Plus I got back in time for three requested Flashback Fun films including the most successful Disney Channel Original Movie ( that turns 17 status quos old next Friday ) and the iconic Sound of Music
On the first Weekly Weekend Warrior of 2023 … Avatar: The Way of Water remained the king of the world err box office and is now 2022’s highest grossing domestic film! The first horror film of 2023 arrives in theaters this week and I say goodbye to three iconic legends. Plus Alec Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger are going to be first time grandparents and great news The Flssh tv show fans! Lots of familiar faces including Stephen Ammell’s Oliver Queen /green Arrow are coming back for the show’s final season
On the very first 2023 News And Flashback Fun mini episode, I pay tribute to the late trailblazer Barbara Walters , who broke the typical Walter Cronkite mood for anchors and was able to coax celebrities- aka the rich the powerful and the infamous- to open up and reveal personal information. Sniff .Sniff . I also say good bye to the late singer Anita Pointer. But on a happier note Ireland Baldwin will be entering the first time mom’s club, little 2 1/2 month Avery McCreery is joining his daddy on tour and yeehaw Yellowstone fans! the western drama will be a-rustling back to your tv screens this summer. Plus for one of the first Flashback Fun topics let’s bowl back in time man, to Mach 6 1998 when the world first met Jeff “ The Dude “ Lebowski…
On today’s mostly good breaking news ..Excelsior! In honor of the late legendary Stan Lee’s 100th birthday Wednesday, Marvel Studios and Disney are bringing a Stan Lee documentary to Disney+ in 2023! Super good news : Christopher Mintz-Plase is going down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend turned fiancé . James Cameron is king of the world err box office planet again- Avatar:The Way Of Water just bypassed the $1 billion worldwide milestone .. in just 14 days! Plus singers Ariana Grande and Bad Bunny were extremely charitable over the Christmas holiday and it’s official DC fans! We have an official date for The Flash Movie’s first full trailer
Breaking news for Outlander show fans ( in a Scottish accent) :,ye can breathe with relief-thy Droughtlander spell tis about ta be broken-season 7 o ‘ tha beloved show tis arriving summer 2023. Like jinkies! Mindy Kaling’s Scooby-doo tv show Velma will start looking for clues on January 12, 2023. And Bruce Willis and ex Demi Moore are about to be grandparents ….whaaaat ?
On this News and Flashback Fun mini episode- the last one of 2022… Gasp! Pokémon anime fans were ( Thunder)shocked to learn Friday that the long running anime’s two main stars are departing the show! However they still have 11 more episodes in 2023 before leave forever. What’s this Kathy Griffin is going to be a grandmother again and singer Flea is dad for the third time. Plus I look back at four iconic Christmas movies including a very famous one that first earned its angels wings 75 years ago earlier this year
On the last Thursday Midday Movie Madness of 2022, it’s finally time to return to Pandora with the first Avatar sequel Avatar: The Way of Water. Good/bad news DC film fans: James Gunn is writing a Superman film … but it won’t star Henry Cavil. Naomi Ackie embodies the late Whitney Houston as she brings the singer’s story to life on the big screen. Plus a sonic the Hedgehog’s newest tv series zooms to Netflix ,the Mean Girls musical is like becoming a movie on paramount+ , Lyle Lyle Crocodile sings his way to dvd and much more .
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. the spider-man: across the spider-verse trailer has dropped … I repeat the spider-man: across the spider-verse trailer has dropped . Like this new is so fetch : the Mean girls play is becoming a paramount+ movie and I know the first four members of the cast. Plus That’s a wrap on Dune Part 2 and Billie Lourd is now a two time mom. Plus I go back in time to 2 Time Allen Christmassy film ( and yes The Sant Claude is one of them)
On today’s episode of Midday Movie Madness’ Weekly Weekend Warrior.. the Black Panther sequel continued to dominate over a slow weekend as the world awaits Avatar 2. What’s this? Rush hour 4 might finally be on its way ? The buzzworthy drama The Whale arrives in limited release. Sorry Wonder Woman film fans I’ve got some bad news regarding the next film. Plus I go back in time to revisit some famous films including one with an iconic pink bunny suit…
On today’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say a fond farewell to a handful of actors who recently passed including one who was a part of the Sesame Street gang for 47 seasons since it’s 1969 pilot and the co-creator of Schoolhouse Rock. Keke Palmer has a bun in the oven and The Flash movie “ speeds” to theaters slightly earlier than planned. Plus I take a look back at one of the late Kristie Alley’s most well known films and a classic Christmas film that - believe it or not opened in May 1947
On today News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. start up that iconic John Williams Indiana Jones theme music and dust off your fedoras- the fifth Indiana Jones film has a title ( and a trailer) ! Great news Star Wars fans - the awaited return of Mando aka The Mandolorian and Grogu ( also known as the adorable Baby Yoda) is just around the corner. Plus Greta Gerwig is going to be getting her second visit from the stork and todays Flashback Fun includes not just a Brendan Fraser film but a look back at one of the greatest Best Actor performances ever ( and one of Gregory Peck’s most well known roles)
On today’s Midday Movie Madness episode.. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever feasted like a Wakandan king over the Thanksgiving holiday. Get ready to see David harbor play a very different kinds of Santa Claus. Big news for Oscar and transformers movie fans. Plus I go back in time to when the worlds of Charles Dickens and the Muppets collided
On today’s breaking news , I say goodbye to the actor who gave the world the Green Ranger in the original Power rangers series and the Holocaust survivor who was the last Hogan’s Hero star left. Plus Gasp! There is going to be a Love Actually Reunion on ABC on November 29 and the Blade reboot has found its director and writer??
On this week’s episode, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever clawed up an incredible debut ( and made everyone else majorly eat it’s dust). The story of how two investigative women journalists broke the news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations comes to life on the big screen. Oh fudge- the sequel to A Christmas Story - A Christmas Story Christmas is now on HBO Max . Order up -Chef Ralph Fiennes is cooking up a very interesting meal in theaters. Plus -the long awaited sequel to 2007’s Enchanted, Disenchanted arrives on Disney+ tomorrow and much more.( remember there will not be a show next week)
On this week’s News and ( gasp) double Flashback Fun mini episode I say farewell to Kevin Conroe -the man who was the defining Batman actor for over 30 who sadly left the world last week. Sorry Twilight fans .. Taylor Lautner is married .On a happier note rejoice Avatar The Last Airbender fans we have and an official date for the show’s first first nationwide animated movie… ( unfortunately you have to wait it 2025).plus for this week’s double up Flashback Fun I got back in time to Tim Burton’s very first directorial debut and Whitney Houston’s movie debut
On this week’s episode Black Adam three-peated over a quiet weekend. Black Panther : Wakanda Forever is ready to claw and pounce to theaters ( get it? Pounce ? Claw? Panther? ) . Attention movie fans: Jimmy Kimmel is returning to host the 2023 Oscars! Yahoo! Plus Rebel Wilson is now a mom , a new Indiana jones tv series is in the works at Disney+, Lin Manuel-Miranda has joined the Percy Jackson Disney+ series and whats this? Brokeback Mountain, Titanic Catch Me If You Can are going to be how old in December?
On todays News and Flashback Fun mini episode podcast Hollywood is still in total shock about pop singer Aaron Carter’s death yesterday and ooooh! I’m sorry Degrassi fans but the HBO Max reboot will not be heading to school . In better news American idol alums gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner have expanded their family, the next Scream film and the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons film flipped dates for next March . Plus Rrrrrawr! A new Japanese Godzilla film is coming next year . And for Flashback Fun I got back to just four years ago when Black Panther pounced from the comic page to the big screen….
( note: this episode was recorded late last night) .On this week’s episode.. Black Adam still reigned supreme, Michelle Williams’ family grew by one recently, and Mariah Carey has a new Christmas children’s book out. Plus Gollum himself Andy serkis is narrating J.R.R.Tolkien’s The Simillarian audiobook, Enola Holmes goes on the case for her Netflix sequel and much more
Awhooooo! Scary deep voice: on this week’s News and Flashback Fun podcast mini episode , it’s over for Tom Brady’s marriage. Disney will make Hollywood history this holiday season with Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl . ( yes we’ll be talking about Bruno at the end of the year). Jeff Goldblum joined the Wicked movies in a majorPlus for Halloween flashback I got back to six familiar halloweeny films which include ghostbusters a certain forks vampire and a certain “ brave” dog that’s been unmasking villans since 1969
On this week’s episode it was quite the Hollywood baby boom last weekend with Tom Hiddleston and Scotty McCreery and their spouses becoming parents and Christina Perry and Mandy Moore welcoming their second little ones. Plus jordan Peele’s Nope descends up dvd stores as his new Netflix film wendell and wild opens and Top Gun: Maverick flies it’s fighter jet to dvd .. next Friday. Plus I go back in time to a handful of spooky movies including the sole horror genre Best Picture winner and a certain July 1093 released disney family-supernatural fantasy comedy box office flop turned cult classic. (Ah-ah-( fake cough: Hocus Pocus). Sorry I must have candy corn dust up my nose) . And what’s this? CBS is attempting a female lead tv reboot of The Bad News Bears?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. it looks like Scotty McCreery is gonna be putting country twangs on country songs - the couple just had their first child. Speaking of babies, This is Us alumni Mandy Moore and Chris Sullivan’s family grew by one. Plus ..Big news for Doctor Who fans and I go back to august 1999 to when one writer-director changed horror forever with just 4 little words: “ I see dead people.”
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun episode.. Whoo hoo! Midday Movie Madness turns 17 years old. Hold on to your hats and watch out for flying cows -A sequel to 1996’s Twister ( obviously sans the late Bill Paxton) is being developed. You read that right- Twister is getting a sequel. A fourth Conjuring film is also in the works and .. praise the gods! A new stand alone Percy Jackson book is coming September 2023. Plus for flashback fun I go back to 3 2005 films ( one of which introduced moviegoers to a terrifying, gigantic veggie eating… We’re-Rabbbit) and an iconic film of the late Angela Lansbury’s.
On today’s breaking news I say farewell to the 72 year old actor who brought Harry Potter ‘s Hagrid to life.. Sniff .Sniff. But on a happier note the great Meryl Streep will soon become a grandma for the third time and grab your mahjong tiles/ a sequel to The Joy Luck Club is in the works
On today’s breaking news news I say goodbye to the legendary actress Angela Lansbury. Plus bad news for marvel and Blade fan.. due to Blades delay it cause a delay domino effect
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Awhhooooooo! Howl with delight Teen wolf fans I can confirm as to when Teen Wolf :The Movie and it’s new spinoff series Wolf Pack will becoming to Paramount + ( and it’s not too far off). Plus a new mystery suspect list has been cast for Kenneth Branagh l’s Detective Hercule Poirot as the newest Agatha Christie movie gets ready to film.. not to mention I go back in time to revisit an iconic horror film… one that is getting a reboot on October 13, 2023
On today’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. the horror film Smile turned the box office frown upside down while Bros crashed hard. David O. Russell’s latest film starring an ensemble cast of Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, John David Washington, Rami Malek and many others opens this week. Plus Francis Ford Coppola’s long in the works drama Megalopolis has finalized it cast . Get ready for one killer finale for the 2018 Halloween reboot trilogy next week. Plus I’ve got exciting news for Knives Out/Rian Johnson fans.(just to let you know there with be no on-air show/ podcast shows until October 27)
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini, I say goodbye to the late trailblazing country music singer Loretta Lynn and what’s this? Director James Gunn’s recent wedding included a ver unexpected guest ? Plus the new trailers for the anticipated Black Panther sequel ( and Jennifer Lopez’s next rom-com) have dropped and Jinkies! Scooby-Doo’s Velma is part of the LGBTQ community? Plus for Flashback Fun I got back to 2 Tim Burton films. Nope it’s not Dark shadows, 9 or Sweeney Todd or beetlejuice ….
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. sorry daily show fans.. Trevor Noah is stepping down as the host. Community show fans rejoice - a movie is happening at peacock. Plus in honor of the show’s 62nd anniversary let’s go back To “meet the Flintstones They're the modern Stone Age Family From the town of Bedrock They're a page right out of history” when they foot-pedaled their way to the big screen
On today’s episode.. “Don’t Worry Darling” took the top spot ( despite the off screen drama). Come sisters err listeners.. we fly! After 29 years of waiting the 3 Sanderson witch sisters are making a wicked glorious return to the screen.. the Disney+ screen . Plus RIP to the late rapper Coolio and whaaaat ? We have a release date for Deadpool 3 AND Hugh Jackman is bringing Wolverine back for it??
Note : this episode is actually a 1 day delayed episode from last week. This News and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to the late Oscar winner Louise Fletcher ( and honor her by doing One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest for Flashback Fun.). Big news fans of Netflix’s The Crown ! Season 5 of the drama will make its royal debut at the start of November . Touchdooooooown Rihanna- the superstar is headlong the next Suprr Bowl halftime show . Plus dah duh dah dah . snap. snap “it’s creepy and it’s kooky Mysterious and spooky we know the debut of the Wednesday netflix tv series!
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On this week’s podcast episode of the Weekly Weekend Warrior Viola Davis’s’ The Woman King took the box office crown. “ All I Ask of You” Phantom of the Opera and Beetlejuice Musical fans ( sorry couldn’t resist) is that you don’t blast me for this news..The Phantom and Beetlejuice will be taking their final Broadway bows in early 2023.( yes really!) plus Avatar returns to theaters , the Wicked Musical movies found their Fiyero , And more
Breaking news folks -The Phantom of the Opera - the seeming “ permanent “ theater staple of broadway will take its final bow in February.. yes that’s right ,, The Phantom is singing his final number on stage in a few months . In better news , a new installment of the original Karate Kid series is coming to theaters June 2024 ! Plus.. the last Magic Mike film is coming to theaters next Valentine’s Day and gasp! After nearly two decades I can confirm the Constantine is officially getting a sequel with star Keanu Reeves returning
On this week’s episode Viola Davis brings the Oscar buzz-worthy story of an all female elite African group of fierce fighters to live. So many announcements were made at this past weekend’s D23Expo and I’ve got the buzz on a bunch of them. Plus Elvis rocks his way to dvd and I’ve got dates on some upcoming Disney film.( sorry foolish mortals err Haunted Mansion fans -you’ll have to wait 5 months to see the reboot next year.)
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I can reveal what happening with the final season of Netflix’s “The Crown” following Queen Elizabeth II’s recent passing ..That was fast -just four months after getting married Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope are getting a visit from the stork. Plus in honor of my late grandmother’s heavenly 98th birthday today I take a look back at four of her favorite films including one from 2009 that May make you want to cook a meal and say “ Bon Appetite!”
On today’s episode i say farewell to the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history as Queen Elizabeth II was reunited today with her beloved late Prince Phillip. In better news Top Gun : Maverick has bypassed the $700 million domestic market and Nicolas Cage is now a dad of three ( and first time girl dad). Plus banana ! The mega blockbuster Minions: The Rise of Gru is now on dvd and I go back in time 62 years ago to when the world met a man named .. Norman Bates.
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode, Top Gun:Maverick finally jetted past the $700 million domestic milestone (which- let’s be honest everyone knew was bound to happen). Attention Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans go back to Sunnydale soon with Wondery’s new Rewatcher podcast season. Billie Lourde is getting a second visit from the stork and I revisit two well known comedies
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior .. new box office king the creepy thriller “ The Invitation “ ( and two other newbies that flopped horribly) couldn’t save the catastrophically bad movie going weekend. Attention movie goers- this Saturday is the inaugural US National Cinema Day and as such 3,000 theaters nationwide are dropping movie ticket prices for just $3! ( no that’s not a typo). Plus two famous blockbusters including the highest grossing film of 2021 ( cough Spider-Man : No Way Home) returns to limited release this holiday weekend
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, alas Broadway has lost another theater star and we now know what Naomi Judd died of.. on the better side of things wrestler Nikki Bella just said “ I Do!” In gay Paris and bring on the nostalgia! the Netflix Blockbuster comedy series has a release date for its first season . And I go back to two very different films for Flashback Fun-one of which was summoned to movie theaters 30 years ago October 16
On this week’s ( rare) At Home Midday Movie Madness , Dragon Ball Super’s latest anime film bested Idris Elba and Brad Pitt to take the box office crown. I’m sorry to say this Shazam and Aquaman fans … but the sequels to those successful superhero movies have been bumped… yet again-but I have good news : we have a date for the hbo max A Christmas Story sequel A Christmas Story Christmas. Plus. Bark bark rrruff ruff! It’s time for the annual national dog day spotlight.
On today’s ( one day delayed) News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Michael Buble’s fourth little one has arrived and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have gotten married again. Plus I have some not so good news for Buffy The Vampire Slayer show fans and I go back in time to the very first Marvel film. No it’s not Iron Man, Or The Hulk…
On today’s show rejoice Dragon Ball fans! The English dub ( and original Japanese dub) of the newest film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero arrives in theaters, Orphan’s Ester returns in prequel film. Plus David O.Russell’s newest film is coming out October 7 rather than November 4 and I go back in time to a bunch of famous films including two films that made audiences fall head over heels in love with the late Patrick Swayze ( who would have been 70 today )
On today’s news and flashback fun mini episode, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is a Purdue University college girl- well technically an online Purdue University college girl and Viola Davis is going to bring Dr. Gaul to life for The Hunger Games prequel.Warner Bros has decided who will go down the iconic yellow brick road for the Wizard of Oz remake . Plus I go back fifteen years ago to when the Autobots and Decepticons brought their fight to the big screen ( and made enormous stars out of Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox)
On today’s breaking news Anne Heche is no longer in pain- the actress is legally brain-dead.so sad.. but on the positive side Paralympic winner Mallory’s Weggeman’s family will be from in Late March 2023 and what’s this ? There is going to be a fourth king fu Panda film?
On today’s episode I say a final farewell to the late Olivie Newton-John who captivated the world as innocent girl Sandy in 1978’s Grease and it looks like Ezra Miller is in even more trouble! Plus great news Sonic fans- his third movie zooms to theaters December 20, 2024 and you only have to wait three more months until Florian Zeller’s follow up to his Oscar winner The Father, The Son opens. Plus a young woman gets transformed into her 70 year old self and batter up folks! The A League of There Own series hits the Amazon prime video ballpark
On this week’s mini episode, I say farewell to Olivia Newton-John, the actress/singer-songwriter who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer today. But on the better side of things Actress Abbi Jacobson just hit a grand slam in the love department- she is engaged to her partner. Plus in honor of today being International Cat Day I take a look back at two films starring cats .( and there’s no need to panic - I’m NOT talking about the awful cat-atstrophic 2019 film Cats ). In fact the two animated films are from the 1980s
On this week’s episode of Midday Movie Madness I say goodbye to two legendary actresses including the woman who broke barriers as Star Tre the Original Series’ Lt. Uhura. Sorry batgirl fans- the film ( and the Scoob! Follow up Scoob: Holiday Haunt ) has been shelved. Bullet train opens and -What’s this ? Chrissy Teigan and John Legend are having and rainbow baby and the Joker sequel has a release date?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to two famous legendary actress who went to the studio in the sky over the weekend ( one of which gave her famous voice to an iconic Disney villain from 1989). I’m sorry CW’s The Flash fans but it looks like the Barry Allen’s time ( and this the Arrowverse’s time) is screeching to a stop after season 9. Plus I have a great episode of “ Movieguru’s spoiler free mini movie review” and for Flashback fun …wha+? The Princess Diaries is 21 tomorrow?? In the words of Mia Thermopolis “Shut…Up!”
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior , I have the annual San Diego comic-Con recap with tons of major marvel news, the Doctor strange sequel arrives on dvd Creed III gets bumped to 2023 and lots more
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. I say goodbye to to iconic actors who recently went up to that studio in the sky. In clouding a a man who was the foil to Jack Dawson in titanic ( no not billy Zane .. but his butler .) sorry I’ve cream truck fans I have some bad news for you ( #RipChocoTacos) plus rawwwwwr! In honor of the upcoming International Tiger Day I go waaaaay back in time to a certain 1967 film that taught audiences about “ the bare necessities The simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife”
On this week’s episode, the fourth Thor solo film kept the box office crown despite taking an enormous nosedive. Dancer Misty Copeland has joined the first time mother’s club. So sorry Madame web fans you have to wait three extra months to see the film next year. Dune part 2 is officially shooting ! Plus the mysterious Nope invades theaters , The Little Mermaid and Moana get Disney +Sing-Along versions this Friday and I take a look back at a quartet of 1990s Robin Williams films
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially husband and wife and Bruce “ The Boss” Springsteen has a new title- first time grandfather. Plus .. “ What can I say but you’re welcome?” Moana and The Little Mermaid’s Disney+ Sing-A-Long versions hit the streamer this Friday ( with five other titles to join them next month). Plus .. flashback fun topic Clueless like just turned 27? As If!
On this week’s episode..Thor : Love and Thunder hammer-smashed the non existent competition and Top Gun Maverick passed by another milestone. Where The Crawdads Sing makes the leap from page to screen. Plus I can confirm when the next season of Chucky hits tv screens and I talk a look back at a famous Disney film that lit the Black Flame Candle 29 years ago
( re-recorded July 8 show). On this delayed Midday Movie Madness show,I say farewell to the late James cann and the magna artist who gave the world the Yu-Gi-Oh comic . On the better side Schitt’s Creek Star Sarah levy has entered the mom club and Thor : Love and Thunder opens. Plus I go back in time to three very different films
On this one day delayed re-done News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to a man that brought humor and heart to all six seasons of The Sopranos and Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemmons are finally married! Plus for this week’s requested Flashback Fun I revisit a certain 2017 surprise horror hit and a 1993 film that starred both Johnny depp and Leonardo DiCaprio
Happy Fourth of July! On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… oh baby! Brian Austin Green is now a dad of 5, I have details regarding the new overhaul of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain ride. Plus in honor of the Fourth of July I take a look at four different patriotic films - including one from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that’s just about to turn 11
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior.. the Elvis biopic won the intense box office dance off with Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick ( but Cruise scored an impressive milestone). Tom Hiddleston is going to be on dad duty- his fiancé is having a baby. The minions ( and Gru) return to theaters for their first movie in five year and Gasp! What’s this ? Dune Part Two got moved to November 17, 2023 and Cameron Diaz has come out of retirement for a Netflix action comedy!?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Patrick and Britney Mahomes might have a future NFL star being bright by the stork- they are having a boy for their second child and Emma Roberts joins Madame Web. Plus I talk about Misery ( yes the thriller with James Cann and Kathy hates that won her an Oscar) and a decade old film that.. balances it
On this week’s episode.. The Elvis movie rocks it’s way into theaters, And Dune : Part 2 , Disney+’s Percy Jackson series , and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes get new cast members. Plus The Bad Guys arrive on dvd and what’s this? Titanic is sailing back to theaters for Valentine’s Day?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… Great Scott! A Back To The Future play is coming to broadway in 2023 ! ( yes really!) . Raise your glasses to celebrate Bob’s Burgers fans- you’ll soon be able to watch The Bob’s Burgers Movie via HBO Max and Hulu . Luke combs and his wife got the greatest Father’s Day gift on Sunday: the birth of their first son. Plus for Flashback Fun I revisit three films I’ve talked about in the past.. including the film that won Meryl Streep (whose birthday is today) her first Oscar…
On today’s brief breaking ( mostly good ) news Guy Ritchie/ the man who directed the 2019 live action Aladdin remake is going from Agrabah to Ancient Greece - he’s helming the live action adaptation of the 1997 Disney animated Hercules ! Attention Game of Thrones fans! The future forecast for HBO includes more Jon snow. Snow is getting his own spinoff. Plus get excited Lord Of The Rings fans: for the first time since 2014 Middle-earth is headed to Comic-Con!
On this week’s Midday Movie Madness Weekly Weekend Warrior.. Jurassic World 3 dino-roared it’s way to the top. To infinity and beyond! The origin story of fictional astronaut Buzz Lightyear ( the inspiration for Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear toy/action figure) launches into theaters with Pixar’s latest movie . Behold Lord of the Rings fans I have some voice actors joining its upcoming 2024 anime film . Plus like Zoinks!Scooby-doo , Fred, Daphne Velma and shaggy made their big screen debut 20 years ago?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode..red light ..GREEnLight! Rejoice Squid Game fans - Netflix has finally confirmed Season 2 of the ultra violent ultra popular South Korean survival drama.The mystery of what Knives Out 2’s title ( and release window) has been solved! And I go back in time to two different films that have debut anniversaries this week
On today’s episode.. Top Gun : Maverick soared higher than anyone expected it to in its second weekend.. however will Cruise still be on top after Jurassic World : Dominion dino-roars into theaters? Plus the Bob Saget tribute special arrives on Netflix and sorry Scream fans.. Sidney Prescott won’t be part of Scream 6. Pirate voice: And Avast me hearties! We go back in time to when the world met a certain trouble causing charming , rum loving pirate named Jack Sparrow.. ( Jack Sparrow: umm there should be a “Captain” in there mate? savvy?) Excuse me Captain Jack Sparrow
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… I’m so sorry Legends of the Hidden Temple fans but the CW reboot has gone the way of Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, the Charmed reboot , the dynasty reboot: it’s been axed. In better news the trailer for the Tim Burton Addams Family Netflix series Wednesday has dropped and Mandy Moore, Josh Peck’s wife and Pippa Middleton are all expanding their families. Plus .. I go back in time to revisit two iconic 1980d film… one of which involves a certain bladed glove wearing dream demon created by Wes Craven
On today’s episode Top Gun : Maverick rocketed past expectations for a new Memorial Day record! We have a date for when the live action Pinocchio movie with Tom Hanks comes to life on Disney+ and Kathie Lee Gifford is now a grandmother ! Plus .. I go back in time to a quartet of famous early 1980s June films .. including one that scared the blazes out of moviegoers 40 years ago this Saturday
On today’s news and flashback fun mini episode, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his hubby and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes are preparing for their 2nd visit from the stork-. I say goodbye to the late Bo Hopkins Plus we have a release date for Tom Hanks’ live action Pinocchio remake for Disney+! Plus play the Panem anthem Hunger Games fans! Rachel Zegler will bring Lucy Gray Baird to life in the film version of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Plus in honor of the late Ray Liotta I take a look back at one of the actor’s most iconic films
On this week’s episode.. after years of delays ( sarcastically: thanks a lot Covid-19 pandemic)Top Gun : Maverick and The Bob’s Burgers Movie finally open against each other. Arf Arf! What’s that Chase from Paw Patrol ? Tarajii p. Henson is joining you and your team for next year’s Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie? Plus I say farewell to the late Ray Liotta ( who passed away today) and go back to a certain Disney animated film from 1989 whose live action remake swims to theater shores in 1 year’s time and much more..
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode rev up those engines Fast Saga fans: hot off her role in 2021’s West Side Story Oscar winning actress Rita Moreno has joined Fast X as Don’s grandmother. Everything is awesome ( more than awesome actually) for the Schwarzenegger-Pratt family: the stork brought them a baby girl over the weekend .(translation: Chris Pratt is now a doting dad of three). Get those tv remote wands ready to say “ Accio HBO Max” Harry Potter fans !The third Fantastic Beasts films arrives on the streamer on Memorial Day. Plus for a “ Flashback Fun Request” I head back in to time to March 1973 when a a little spider helped save a small pig’s life and I have a sneak peek at Thursday’s show.
On this week’s episode, Doctor Strange 2 continues to reign supreme. Rihanna is now a mom and What’s this? ye of newt , bats wing and a grimy baseball I can confirm when Disenchanted, and Hocus Pocus 2 will make their disney+ debuts this fall. The cast of Downtown Abbey : A New Era are ready to bring moviegoers back to 1928 London. Plus I go back in time to two computer animated mega blockbusters films of the early 2000s and much more
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode … Schitt’s Creek Star Sarah Levy is joining the first time mom’s club this year. We have a official date for next year’s Oscar’s and Behold Enchanted films: you only have to wait until Thanksgiving Day to watch Disney+ ‘s anticipated sequel Disenchanted. Plus I go back to two beloved late 1980s films for flashback fun and give a taste of what’s on deck for Thursday’s show
On today’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode .. the next Oscar ceremony has a date! I repeat the next Oscar ceremony has a date! Dan Stevens will be the ( human ) lead in Godzilla vs Kong 2. Plus in honor of tomorrow being 105 years since the late Howard “ Pops” Engelman was born I take a look back at three of his favorite films … including a musical drama-comedy “ Tradition” that danced the horrah from the stage to theaters 50 and half years ago
On this week’s episode, Holy Cow! With a wave of his hand Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness began the summer movie season with a huuuuuge bang! Charlize Theron has officially joined the MCU and I can confirm when the Bob Saget Tribute Special will arrive on Netflix. Plus Christopher Walker has joined the cast of Dune Part 2, a prequel film to The Omen is happening and I revisit two alien starring family films ( one of which is the very first feature length animated film set in Hawaii) that hit major milestones in June and much more.
On this week’s episode with no one to to stop them Th Bad Guys continued to rule as Sonic the hedgehog 2 zoomed past a new record. The summer movie season kicks off in style as Doctor Strange gets his own sequel and he’s in in for one dozy of a time. Meg Ryan is coming back Into the rom-com game and the Game of Thrones prequel “ House of the Dragon” has unleashed it first trailer. Plus get ready to have your heart melt - a new Mother’s Day Peanuts special arrives on appleTv+ and much more
On today’s mini episode, sorry Saved By The Bell fans .. the reboot has been canned by Peacock . But Jackass fans can rejoice-Paramount+ is planning a reboot of the comedy show involving dangerous hilarious stunts . Plus Dolly is making rock and roll history and as today is Star Wars Day I’m doing two Star Wars films
On today’s breaking news,I say goodbye to the Judd family matriarch Naomi Judd ( who just passed today). Sorry Brie Larson fans- her Captain Marvel sequel did the old switcheroonie with the third Ant-Man film and won’t be out til July 2023. Attention That 70s Show fans Your old friends Eric Forman, Donna Pinciotti, Fez, Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso aka Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are coming back for the Netflix revival series That 90s show. And .. welcome back tributes- The Hunger Games spinoff/prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has a release date and it’s not that far away
On this week’s episode, Light up the Bat-signal-The Batman 2 has been confirmed! Speaking of sequels, we now know the titles for Avatar 2, the next A Quiet Place, and next two Mission : Impossible films. The Wicked movie will be split int TWO films and.. I’m a-Sorry Mario fans- you’ll have to a-wait for April 2023 to see his animated a-feature film..
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Biiiig news Wicked musical fans! The “Popular” stage play with be “ Dancing Through Life “ on the silver screen for not one but two films!it’s official! A sequel to Matt Reeves’ brilliant but brooding Batman (played to perfection by RBatz err Robert Pattinson) has been officially confirmed . Speaking of sequels a3rd Venom and and a Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel have been given the sequel stamp of approval. Plus Heigh ho ! Heigh Ho ! It’s off to 1938 for a look back at the very first Disney/animated film of all I go . Heigh ho ! Heigh Ho !
On this week’s episode.. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore May have used a portkey to get to the box office throne… but it could have used a heck of a lot more powerful magic here in the states. Sorry spider-Man fans there’s been a shift in the release date universe : Spider-Man: Across The Spider-verse won’t be web slinging to theaters until next June ( and we have a date for the Madame Web film). Roll the dice Dungeons and Dragons fans - the new movie officially has a title . Plus Robert Eggers’ The Northman opens, the Time Traveler’s Wife HBO Max series has a premiere date and much more
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode..Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul and his wife are back on diaper duty- they recently welcomed their sons child ( and first son), Lionel Ritchie’s daughter Sofia is going down the aisle. In honor of the birthday of Gollum himself aka Andy Serkis I go back to two of his famous performance capture films.. including one that took moviegoers to Middle-Earth 20 years and 4 months ago
On this week’s mini episode, Grammy winner Jon Batiste has joined Oscar winner H.E.R in making the upcoming film adaptation of “ The Color Purple” his film debut… and Darren Criss is the latest Glee Alumni to enter parenthood. Plus for flashback fun I visit three rabbit starring films ( no not space jam/ a bugs bunny movie Zootopia, Winnie the Pooh, Donnie darko , hop etc)
On this week’s show.. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 made morbius eat his dust ( and made Ambulance get a flat tire) as he zoomed to the top spot. Accio theater tickets- after three and a half years of waiting the third Fantastic Beasts film is finally here! What the duce? A Ted tv series with Seth Macfarlane as the voice of the vulgar teddy bear is coming to Peacock? Plus in honor of Passover being tomorrow I take a look back at two different takes of the biblical story of Moses
On this breaking news, I pay tribute to Gilbert Godfried , the man with one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood (who gave life to Aladdin’s funny comic relief parrot Iago ) who sadly passed away yesterday. In better news Britney Spears is getting into mommy to be mode “ baby one more time” ( sorry -couldn’t resist), a live action Casper the Friendly Ghost series is coming to ‘ life’ at peacock plus .. Attention Percy Jackson and the Olympians demigod fans I have big news for you and I tease what’s coming up on tomorrow’s show
On today’s impromptu breaking news, it’s like deja vu from twenty years ago -Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are engaged., Will Smith’s fate has been decided by The Academy plus Dancing With The Stars cha-Chas to a new nome: Disney+
On this week’s episode, the debut of Jared Leto’ s’ living vampire’ Morbius well .. sucked ( sorry bad vampire pun) , and unfortunately.. resigning from The Academy has not ended Will Smith’s drama-.. in fact some of his future projects are being put on pause. The Crow remake has found its main star and is thisclose to taking flight. Plus Gotta go fast! Sonic the hedgehog and his foe dr. Robotnik are taking things to the next level with their sequel which brings two fan favorite characters to the big screen
On this week’s mini episode, I say goodby to the woman who’s comedic bickering and timing was a source of frustration for Seinfeld’s George -played by Jason alexander and give a short recap of the Grammys. Plus in honor of Heath Ledger’s 43rd birthday I go back in time to revisit a 2001 film of his
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… breaking news folks: Will Smith has resigned from The Academy! Ooooh the streaming wars are gonna get ugly on Friday May 27- for that’s when the first TWO episodes of anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series AND Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 4 Part 1 will debut. Kathryn Bigelow is making her Netflix debut. Plus in honor of April Fool’s Day, I take a look back at four famous funny films including the film that hit a grand slam in theaters July 2 1992
On this week’s episode.. I give a recap of what happened during Sunday’s Oscar. yes - believe it or not there were other historic wins that happened before “ The Slap Seen around The World” overshadowed them .( Whoo hoo- go Coda!). The lost city took down The Batman from his perch.( sorry Robert Pattinson- what hoes up must come down). After countless pandemic causing delays Jared Lego’s Dr. Michael Morbius is about to sink his fangs into the box office. Sorry StarWars fans - you’ll have two wait just 2 days more for the premiere of the Obi-Wan Kenobi disney+ series but you’ll be getting TWO episodes that day. Plus ( in a bad old English accent ) hear ye! Hear ye ! thou goes back-ith in time to two different film that bowed twenty and three years ago today
On today’s breaking news mini episode, celebs pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who unexpectedly passed away last night. So sad. But on the much better side of things the not so glorious losers err I mean ‘winners’ ( and I use that term verrry loosely) of the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards. Great news Love on the Spectrum fans- a US version of the award winning Australian docu-reality series is coming to Netflix this year .. and the Teen Wolf Paramount+’s pack is growing
On this week’s episode it’s Oscar weekend—Whoo hoo! Which means I come to the conclusion of this year’s Best Picture Contender spotlight. Good news folks-West Side Story’s Rachel Zelger is a presenter for Sunday. can Sandra Bullock , Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe’s new adventure romantic comedy take out The Batman? Plus I’ve got exciting news for Voltron and Addams Family fans
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… What’s this? What’s this? Best Picture nominee “Coda” is getting a musical stage adaptation? Horror fans get ready to ‘Scream’ with delight- you only have to wait a smidge over a year for the return of Ghostface in the untitled sixth scream film speaking of familiar faces- raise your glasses in celebration Sex and The City fans-“.. And Just Like That “ is getting another season. Plus in honor of National Puppy day I go back in time 61 years ago to when audiences first met the fur loving villainous fashionista Cruella De Ville.
On this week’s episode The Batman is still soaring well above the competition. Gasp! What’s this? Despite not being up for an Oscar the smash Encanto song “ We Don’t Talk About Bruno” will be getting its first ever live performance at the Oscar’s? And no tricks folks-Tom Hiddleston is getting married. Plus in honor of St. Patrick’s Day I take a look back at some Irish films. ( I apologize for the bad Irish accent)
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode… I play tribute to the late character actor William hurt who was called up to the studio in the sky this Sunday .. and I’m sorry babysitters club fans but after only 2 seasons the Netflix revival has closed its doors. But on the better side a singalong version of Encanto is coming to Disney+ this Friday ( sorry parents) and gadzooks! what’s this ? The second season of Netflix’s Green Eggs and Ham will be a a loose adaptation of The Butter Battle book? Plus in honor of William Hurt I go back to the mid 1980s to visit 2 of his famous films
On this week’s episode… Raawr! Get ready to unleash your wild side when Turning Red poofs it’s way to Disney+. I’m sorry to have to tell you this Aquaman and Flash fans.. but your gonna have to wait to till 2023 to see their films. Plus in honor of talking about his film nightmare alley for Best Picture Contender Spot I take a look back at another Guillmero Del Toro film..
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode Marvel Star Florence Pugh may be headed for planet Arrakis for Dune part 2, Ernie Hudson has joined the Quantum Leap series pilot. Plus I give the Flashback Fun spotlight to two musicals that hit major milestones this year- including one that “Cell Block Tango”-ed away with Best Picture
On this week’s episode, grab your batarangs and the keys to the Batmobile folks!-The Batman flies to the rescue this week (plus I take a look back at a former batman who first saved the day nearly 17 years ago). Plus to quote Superman “ look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane!”” Nah … it just Don’t Look Up comet striking this week’s Best Picture Contender spotlight. And what’s this? Thor himself aka Chris Hemsworth will be playing the lead villain in the Furiosa movie?
On today’s breaking news and Flashback Fun mini episode.. beware foolish mortals- the gates of owen Wilson and Tiffany Haddish’s haunted mansion reboot movie will be creaking open March 10, 2023. Plus Dracula’s sidekick Renfield vill err will be getting his own time in the spotlight next April. And for Flashback Fun ( and since Mardi Gras happens in two days) I focus on three New Orleans set films - one of which was a famous black and white drama that skyrocketed the great Marlon Brando to stardom
On this week’s episode, Jennifer Lawrence has entered a new role in her life: first time mother, retired football player tom Brady is going Hollywood and the Proud Family’s revival is here. Plus Abigail Breslin is engaged and I go allll the way back in time to 1969 for this week’s Best Picture Contender spotlight feature.
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode I say goodbye to former America’s got talent contestant Nightbirde who lost her battle with cancer .. and sorry to tell you this Halloween fans but Jamie Lee Curtis has just finished shooting her final scenes for Halloween Kills. Plus we go back in time to 1940 when a little living puppet taught the world how to ‘wish upon a star”
On today’s breaking news, Despicable Me fans rejoice- Gru, Lucy , their three adopted girls and yes- the yellow scene-stealing Minions are coming back for a fourth Despicable Me film… in 2024. Tom Hanks’A Man Called Otto has a Christmas Day 2022 release and Bedt Picture Nominee Coda returns to theaters next weekend
On this week’s episode, Spider-Man No Way home achieved his goal of taking down Avatar’s domestic box office record. Olympic winner Simone Biles’ heart must still be doing backflips-she’s engaged! Plus After tons of delays- the Uncharted Movie is ready to take on the big screen, the West Side Story remakes dances to the Best Picture Contender Spotlight and whaaat? Stranger Things season 4 is going to split into two parts AND the series is coming to a close with season 5?
On today’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodbye to the man who helmed the original ghostbusters films . But in better news Eve is a mother, the Oscars hosts have been revealed . Plus I take a look back at 3 famous romance films
On this week’s breaking news and Flashback Fun mini episode.. you may want to start buying tissues This Is Us fans - we have an official date for the series finale of the beloved tearjerking drama.. ands it’s pretty close. Sorry beauty and the beast fans- the Disney+ prequel series with Josh Gad And Luke Evans has been canned.( don’t believe me? Ask the dishes). And in honor of Super Bowl Sunday i ‘I tackle’ a trio of football comedies one of which stars the late Burt Reynolds
On this week’s episode, the Oscar race has begun! Who got nominated? Who was snubbed? Owen willson and Jennifer Lopez’ new rom com comes to theaters and peacock. Plus CODA and King Richard kick off the Best Picture Contender Spotlight
On today’s breaking news, it’s that time of the year again- The 2022 Oscar race is in full force with this morning’s nominations and Monday’s Razzie err ‘ honorees’ ( for lack of better term)are here. Plus Disney+ viewers beware! You’re in for a scare! a live action Goosebumps series is coming to the streamer. Plus guess which little blue creatures will be smurfing their way back to the big screen for multiple films beginning on December 20, 2024?
On this week’s news the disaster sci-fi film Moonfall looks to knock Spider-Man: No Way Home from the top spot in the box office, Encanto’s We Don’t Talk About Bruno hits a record not even Frozen’s Let It Go reached. Plus what’s this? Tarajii P. Jensen has joined the cast of The Color Purple , and a 6th Scream has been greenlit?
On today’s breaking news…sorry to be the bearer of bad news for Tom Brady fans but… the NFL’s GOAT ( that is to say the Greatest Of All Time) has decided it’s time to hang up his jersey. And what’s this? Rihanna has joined the ever- growing list of celebrities who will be getting their first visits from the stork this year?
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode ( this podcast’s milestone 100th episode) … by the power of Grayskull- we know who will be wielding the Sword of Power in the upcoming Mattel and Netflix live action “Masters of the Universe “ film. Me-wow cat lovers- I have “ purr-fect” news : we have a First Cat in the White House . Plus happy birthday Christin Bale! In his honor I go back to three requested films of his ( one of which turns 30 newspaper editions old in April)
On this week’s episode of Midday Movie Madness, wedding bells are ringing in Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s future- the new parents are engaged. Ron Howard’s riveting retelling of the famed 2018 Thai Cave rescue is scootching out of April plunking itself right at the start of awards season and Ice Age’s one eyed weasel Buck Wild gets his own film on Disney+.. Plus Sorry Downton Abbey fans , you’ll have to wait till May to see the return of the Crawley family and their beloved staff and… game on Mortal Kombat fans-! The recent reboot has gotten the sequel stamp of approval
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode so sorry to tell you this A Quiet Place Movie fans but the next film in the series- the planned spinoff- has gotten a six month release date shift . Two athletes going to to compete for shiny medals in Beijing already have some shiny new bling of their own to show off there.. engagement ring. And Flashback Fun goes back to two beloved musicals and an iconic Sidney Poitier film
On today’s breaking news, I say a final farewell to the late singer Meat Loaf and actor/ comedian Louie Anderson, both of whom were called up to the Hollywood in the heavens today . Sorry Mission : Impossible fans Ethan Hunt’s next two films have been bumped up yet again. And Whaaat? After nearly 40 years A Christmas Story is getting a sequel with star Peter Billingsley retiring as a grown up Ralphie?
On this week’s episode.. what goes up must come down .. The new Scream movie did what no film was able to do within the past month: topple Spider-Man : No Way Home from his box office perch. Grab the cheese and crackers Wallace and Gromit fans- the claymation inventor duo are coming out with a new film to Netflix.. in 2024. Plus Edgar Wright Last Night In Soho creeeps it’s way to dvd and ( in a bad Gollum voice) : I haveses big news regarding the Lord of the Rings series my precious fans.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode, Jodie Sweetin recieved an extra special early 40th birthday gift - a very shiny engagement ring ! Wakanda Forever! The anticipated Black Panther sequel is finally back to filming . Plus ( in a bad southern drawl) I go back in time ta two Clark Gable films.. one a which jus’ turned 82 on Monday .
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun, the late Winter the Dolphin has been returned to her ocean home slightly over sixteen years since she left it . Big news The Santa Clause fans - the beloved film franchise will continue.. as a limited series from Disney+. Plus I take a look back at two of the late Sidney Poitier’s films- one of which was the late Spencer Tracey’s final film
On this week’s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, be ready to well Scream” as a new Ghostface killer arrives to terrorize the box office- ( and to scare Spider-Man: No Way Home off the box office crown).Wedding bells will be ringing in the future for Megan Fox and Machine shun Kelly and Simon Cowell and Laura Silverman.. women across the globe are dining hallelujah- Aquaman himself aka Jason Momoa has split with his wife Lise Bonet and is now single. Plus WHAT? The Oscar’s will have a host this year and Gal Gadot will be taking on a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief?
On today’s breaking news I say goodbye to the man who endeared himself to millions of tv viewers as Danny Tanner. Sniff Sniff. But on the plus side Scott Pilgrim is gearing up to become an anime series andJosh Duhamel is going down the aisle once again .( oh and I have a slight tease for Thursday’s show)
On this breaking news I say farewell to the late trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier who sadly passed today. Plus sorry Disney/Pixar fans if you want to see their new film “Turning Red” ( about a 13 year old girl who ‘ poofs’ into an enormous red panda when her emotions change).. you’ll have to do it through your Disney+ screen not through a movie screen. Plus whaaaat? Nicolas Cage is going to be a father for a third time..
On this week’s episode, Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz and Lupita Nyong’o have the honor of being in 2022’s first spy action thriller film and Don’t Look Up has hit a massive Netflix record that had even director Adam McKay shocked. Plus Halloween kills carved up a dvd release next week and Dracula , Frankenstein, The mummy and the rest of the Drac Pack must face their worst fear next week on Amazon Prime Video’s Hotel Transylvania’s film finale ..being changed into humans!( gasp!)
On this breaking news and Flashback Fun mini episode ( the first 2022 one)… sorry Golden Globe fans there won’t be any food/ or audience at Sunday’s trimmed- down Golden Globes . Despite her passing last Friday the documentary revolving around Betty White’s life is still happening January 17. Plus a short spoiler free movie review for the wonderful CODA movie and I go back into the vault to revisit two Oscar winning films from the past.. including one that endeared the great Gregory Peck to millions .
On the last news and flashback fun, Calling all Netflix fans! We have a date for the return of Bridgerton ( and it’s only a few months away) and Olivia Munn’s little boy made his Instagram debuts Christmas Eve. Plus for the final flashback fun of the year I go back in time to three classic films that hit biiig milestones in 2021 . (No not The Godfather, Casablanca, Home alone, gone with the wind, Roman holiday). Here’s a clue for one of them….” Rosebud”
Breaking news folks: John Wick WON’T Be returning to theaters until 2023, major high powered films are fighting it in the Academy Awards Shortlist for Best Visual Effects and Holy Guacamole Batman! Not only will Michael Keaton be suiting up as Batman for The Flash movie.. he’s also gonna be in HBO Max’s BatGirl?
On this breaking news episode Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger-Pratt’s 16 month old daughter Lyla’s world is going to change in 2022- she’s going to be a big sister. Ooooh. So sorry blumhouse studio fans-you’ll have to wait to June 24 to see Ethan Hawke’s horror pic ‘The Black Phone”. And what’s this? The Blue Beatle movie is forgoing an HBO Max release and coming to theaters?
On the last full show episode of 2021, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man faces five unfamiliar new foes ( well familiar to moviegoers from past Spidey films). The choice is yours- will you enter The Matrix Resurrections in theaters .. or at home via HBO Max December 22? Get out those lightsabers cause Boba Fett and Shrand return for the first Mandalorian spinoff series The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+ December 29. Oh and Hey you guyyyyyys! A new Goonies project has just been announced.( no it’s not Goonies 2)
On this week’s Flashback Fun and News in honor of the late Anne Rice’s passing I take a look back at the 1994 Interview With The Vampire Movie. Great news Six Feet Under fans- a follow up to the beloved series is coming . Plus I take a look back at three holiday classic-including one that earned its wings 75 years ago December 20.
On this week’s News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. newly married Christina Ricci is now a mom of two while Surprise! Derek Jeter is now an elated dad of three girls. Wonderful news Sonic the Hedgehog movie fans -Tails’ voice actress will be voicing him in the forthcoming sequel) AND next year’s Into The Spider-Verse sequel won’t just be one film.. it will be TWO. Plus we go back in time to John Hughes ‘ classic Christmas comedy starring the Griswolds..
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini episode I back in time to the first Annie movie, 1926 Egypt with Brendan Fraser and the Muppets’ take on a famous Christmas tale
On this week’s episode, wedding bells are in the cuter for Lindsay Lohan and Jillian Michaels ( and their respective other halves), Disry of a Wimpy Kid goes for a fully computer generated animated reboot on Disney+ , Encanto ate up the competition over thanksgiving, and the new trailer for AppleTv+ upcoming Peanuts special dropped. Plus rejoice Spider-Man fans Spider-Man: No Way Home is not the last time moviegoers will see Tom Holland as the famous web slinger
On today’s breaking news I give a fitting tribute to the man who gave the world the iconic songs of “West Side Story”, “Gypsy” , “Sweeney Todd” and countless more ( who was called up to that theater stage in the heavens yesterday) and Seth Meyers is now a daddy of three. Plus Dune hit a big milestone here in the States, i share a spoiler free mini review for Ghostbusters Afterlife and more
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode… it’s a Hollywood baby boom as Aaron Carter and Freida Pinto ( and their respective other halves) join the first time parents club, julia Stles is expecting baby 2 and Surprise! James Van Der Beek’s family welcomed a new member. Plus Bow-Wow-WOW! Not even two weeks since he opened and already Clifford the Big Red Dog has gotten the pawprint stamp of approval for his sequel. Not to mention I got back in time to two famous well known films including a not so itsy-bitsy” Spider (Spider-Man) who first web crawled from the comic page to the silver screen almost 20 years ago
On this week’s episode, after numerous delays Ghostbusters: Afterlife finally arrives into theaters, James Bond’s No Time To Die hit a major overseas milestone.Plus Jungle Cruise sets sail on dvd, Thomas Rhett’s family grew by one and Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film , Encanto, And Netflix’s Bruised all arrive over the Thanksgiving holiday
On this week’s news and Flashback Fun mini episode… happy 20th anniversary to the first Harry Potter film-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Speaking of Harry Potter HP fans will using the Summoning Charm to get to HBO Max on New Year’s Day-for that’s when the retrospective reunion special “ Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts” magically airs! I also have a Disney+ Day 2021 recap , a glimpse at what to expect from this week’s pre-thanksgiving show..and I’m soooo sorry to be the bearer of bad news Team Jacob twilight fans but Taylor Lautner is engaged! Speaking of twilight I go back to that film and a veeeerrry different film that opened up exactly a year before Twilight-mania attacked Hollywood
On this week’s episode, Clifford the Big Red Dog barks his way into theaters and Paramount+. Sorry Ternsformers and Star Trek fans, you’ll have to wait longer for the next entries in those series. Plus Malala Yousafzai is married, the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect sings it’s way to dvd and wats this? Home Aline turned 31 yesterday? Aaaaaaah!
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode… rejoice Squid Game fans! The creator of the massive Netflix original series has confirm a second season is coming. Ahoy One Piece fans! Netflix has announced the first five cast members bring the Straw Hat Pirates to life on the streamer’s future live action adaptation. Plus in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio’s 47th birthday tomorrow I go back in the Flashback Fun time machine to one of his famous roles ( no it’s not Titanic, Romeo +Juliet, Inception , once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Revenant, etc)
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode… Raise your broomsticks in triumph Wicked musical fans! - the movie version has cast Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda .. and they’ve gotten the approval of the original Elphaba herself Idina Menzel! Plus La Haim! La Haim! To Life! To Life. Fiddler on the Roof takes to the Flashback Fun stage for its 50th debut anniversary
On this week's episode Dune remained king of the (small) Halloween haul.. However will it be able to stay on top when Marvel's Eternals arrives on United States shores to kick off the holiday movie going season tomorrow ?( Most likely not). Not to Mention Oscar contender hopeful Spencer arrives in limited release in theaters, Kirsten Stewart and Kirsten Chenoweth are going down the aisle with their respective fiances some time in the future and rejoice Los Angeles and New York City Stranger Things fans! Netflix is unveiling pop-up Stranger Things stores in that City , the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender series has crowned its Fire Lord Ozai and Whaaaat? Seth Rogan's Donkey Kong is getting his own stand alone movie?
On this week’s one day delayed show… The Army of the Dead prequel Art of Thieves arrives on Netflix and Brendan Fraser joins the Batgirl movie as a villain. Plus Dune fans rejoice! You only have to wait until October 20, 2020 for the second half of the epic sci fi action film, the Paw Patrol is on a roll to dvd stores .. next Tuesday when Paw Patrol: The Movie comes to dvd and the Shocktober film history ends with two verrry famous horror films
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode… i say goodbye to the man who portrayed Friends’ Gunter, Meadow Walker is a married woman, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet turns 25 . Plus we got a Halloween horror triple header for flashback fun ( all requested by Cassie Laughlin of hyannis) that includes old Michael Myers and a certain horror classic from 1982
On this week’s At Home episode , Halloween Kills well ‘killed’ the competition and took the box office crown. Dune finnnally opens in theaters as does the animated sci-fi comedy Ron’s Gone Wrong. Plus this show hits its 16 year mark tomorrow ( Whoo-hoo!)and next Thursday after 17 looong months it’s coming back to the radio airwaves. And what’s this? “History Of The World Part II” is actually going be made… and as a Hulu series?
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode, we say goodbye to the late former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Adele’s concert special comes to CBS on November 14. Sorry Marvel fans .. a lot of its 2022 films haven gotten bumped . And for Flashback Fun I go back into time to two films that have withstood the test of time including a famous Best Picture winning musical that danced its way to theaters 60 years ago today
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode… m.Night Shylaman fans rejoice - we have a date and a title for his next offering from Universal pictures. Lance bass and his hubby Michael turchin are now parents to twins ( so uh “ bye bye bye “ to quiet nights and sleep). Today’s flashback fun centers on four family friendly Halloween centered films “witch” include the Sanderson sisters , a certain Harvey comics ghost from 1995 and more
On this week’s episode, I’ve got lots of news for horror fans. after a year of waiting Horror movie fans, rejoice ! For Michael Myers is coming back to theaters (and Peacock). Speaking of horror the I know what you did last summer tv series slashes it’s way to Amazon prime ( oh and I talk about scream and The Ring). On the non horror side..Matt Damon, Adam Driver Ben Affleck, and director Ridley Scott enter the Oscar contender fray , Christina Ricci and Adam Devine are hitched to their respective new spouses and lots more
On this week’s Flashback Fun/ News mini episode… groovy news for fans of That 70s Show!-the beloved show is GM getting a spinoff from Netflix. Speaking of Netflix .. though it’s just October the streamer is Al reading setting their holiday movie schedule in place which includes the third installment of Vanessa Hudgens’ Princess Switch movies. Plus for this week’s Flashback Fun I discuss two 90s horror films.( no not Scream, Mimic, interview with the vampire, candyman, the sixth sense the frighteners, misery etc)
On this week’s episode…. Daniel Craig’s swan song as James Bond No Time To Die finally hits USA theaters, Gonzo and Pepe the King Pawn and their friends are in for a spoooooky night at The Haunted Mansion on Disney+ this Friday. Plus what’s this? What’s this? Billie Eilish, Weird Al Yankovic and Danny Elfman are bringing The Nightmare Before Christmas songs to life later this month for a “live film to concert “ experience. Plus get excited Sex and the City fans. The debut of “ …And Just Like That” ( the next chapter of the series) is coming to HBO Max in time for some holiday watching
On this week’s episode…. Attention Star Wars Fans- We have an official date as to when The Mandolorian spinoff ‘ThBook Of Boba Fett “ will arrive in Disney+. After countless delays venom: Let There Be Carnage” is finally arriving in theaters. Plus..The second season of tiger King has a date , Dylan Dryer’s third bundle of baby boy joy has arrived and lots more and
On this week’s Flashback Fun and News mini episode… riverdale actor KJ Apa and wrestler Rhoda Rousey now have something in common with Emma Stone, Princess Beatrix, county music star RaeLynn, Alicia vikander, Elie King , music star Halsey, Emma Robberts and others:, they are now first time parents. Plus you can relax James Bond fans t-the hunt for the Next 007 isn’t happening until next year . Plus I kick on the Shocktober err October horror history with not one but two famous Stephen King movie adaptations… one of wil hitch involves a famous demonic shaper shifting demonic being from the town of Derry Maine
On this week’s Flashback Fun and News mini-episode.. we say goodbye to Roger michell, the man who directed Notting Hill to its acclaimed success. . In better news, billie Lourd’s son Kingston Fisher ( Carrie Fisher’s grandson) turned a year old , netflix is getting a Tiger King sequel by the year’s end. In news in one saw a-coming Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Seth Rogan, Jack Black, Fred armisen , Keegan Michael-Key Anya Taylor-Joy are a-gonna be voicing characters in next December’s animated Mario movie. Plus for flashback fun,,i go back in time to nearly 20 years ago when a little hobbit and his eight companions began a journey that would change gatsby films forever....
On this week’s episode... Princess Beatrix’s little one has arrived, we say farewell to the trailblazing Martin Van pebbles. Plus Dear Evan Hansen sings it’s way exclusively to theaters, Cruella and F9 arrive on dvd.. and What’s This? Fantastic Beasts 3 has a title and new date and Shang-Chi , a new Luca short film, Home Sweet Home Alone and much more are coming to Disney+ November 12 for Disney+ day?
On this week’s one day delayed show, Clint Eastwood’s latest wrangles up a theatrical ( and one month HBO Max streaming service)release.wesay goodbye to famous SNL Star Norm Macdonald and Actress Jordana Brewster will be hearing wedding bells in the future . Plus The Batman isn’t out until March 2022 but it’s villain The Penguin is already getting his own HBO Max spinoff series, Tiffany Haddish Lizzo, Al Roker and more are joining the Proud Family revival. AND a remake of The beloved 1992 film The Bodyguard is coming in the future
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode... Dah dah dah daaaaah dah dah dah daaaaah! Wedding bell will ring in the future for Britney Spears and Kate Hudson. Beetlejuice musical! Beetlejuice musical! Beetlejuice Musical! The Ghost With The The Most returns to broadway... on April 8, 2022. In honor of Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond coming to theaters at last in a few weeks ( thanks a lot COVID-19 pandemic) we go back in time to his very first James bod film ... nearly 15 years ago
On this week’s Flashback Fun/ News mini-episode.. great news 1980s kids! The iconic popular talking teddy bear toy Teddy Ruxpin is getting his own big screen film. Baby Yoda err I mean Grogu will be making his debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Micheal Myers fans worried about the delta variant can breath with relief: the serial killer will be coming to Peacock as well as theaters next month . Plus in honor of football season I ‘tackle “ two football centric films that came out quite close to each other
On this week’s one day delayed show, Shang-chi and the legend of the ten ring gave the box office the enormous boot it needed, the venom sequel is coming out sooner than expected and it’s a Hollywood baby boom
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mIni episode, though she may not have gotten past the qualifying round one visually impaired Paralympic runner is going home with a shiny new accessory.. attention Game of Thrones fans - an official fan convention for the beloved HBO drama is coming to Las Vegas next February. Plus Dude! In honor of his 57th birthday yesterday Flashback Fun takes a look back at two of Keanu Reeves’ ‘excellent’ career defining movies
On this week’s episode, hi-yah! The anticipated MCU film “Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings” arrives into theaters, and ...sorry Top Gun, Jackass and Mission: Impossible fans... the delayed next series in those series got bumped yet again .( Curse you COVID-19!) and the newest take on Cinderella bibbity-Bobbity-boos to Amazon Prime video. Plus I have a sneak peek at what to expect from October’s DC FanDome virtual event , in the heights comes to dvd and lots more
On this breaking new mini episode.. we say a heartbreaking farewell to the man who gave the world Lou Grant, Santa Clause in 2003’s Elf, Carl Fredricksen in 2009’s Up and many many others. Plus .. cobra kai is coming back for a 5th karate round, Huge news Manifest Fans.. Netflix will be bringing back the canceled NBC drama for a final super sized fourth season and . Dah dah daaaah .. dah dah dah dahhhh.Diane Lane and Norman Reedus are headed down the aisle
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini episode.... surprise! Emmy VanCamp is now a first time mother. Attention Baby-Sitters Club fans - we have a date for season 2. Bark Bark! Ruff! We conclude this year’ international dog day film spotlight with a look back at sounder, A dog’s Journey , a certain food loving-lily-livered Great Dane’s 2002 big screen debut and a recent remake of a classic Disney film
On this week’s (one day delayed) episode... Attention Matrix Fans- we have an official title for the fourth film in the franchise, Annie Live! Has found its lead star and Candyman gets ready to slash his way into theaters. Plus Bark ! Bark! as today is National Dog Day I start off the double dose of dog film flashback spotlight with a certain Saint Bernard from 1992, My dog Skip and the most famous weepie dog film of all ..
On this week’s ( 1 day delayed) show ...buckle up Fast Saga fans : the second to last Fast and Furious Film has a release date, Kylie Jenner is getting a second visit from the stork ( and Teresa Palmer and Scarlet Johansson just added to their families””) . Plus the Paw Patrol is on a roll with their first big screen adventure, Hugh Jackman’s new sci-fi film is out in theaters (and on HBO Max for a month) and lots more
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini episode, it’s official darlings: Emma Stone has signed on to return as Cruella in the future sequel, Sorry Venom fans.. you’ll have to wait to October 15 to see the anticipated ( and delayed) sequel. Rejoice Home Alone fans! We know the debut day and title of the new film coming to Disney + . Plus flashback fun takes a look back at two jennifer Lawrence films for birthday
On this week’s episode, Jennifer Hudson embodies the late Queen of Soul herself Aretha Franklin as Respect sings it’s way to theater, Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Tim Burton’s live action Addams family Netflix series Wednesday. Plus what’s this? Free Guy is FINALLY coming to theaters, there’s going to be a Muppets Haunted Mansion halloween special on Disney+ this fall and Idris Elba will voice Knuckles In the second Sonic movie?
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini episode... we say goodbye to Kool And The Gang co-founder Dennis “ Dee Tee” Thomas and actress Markie Post, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shared a special tribute for her daughter Lyla’s first birthday. Plus we go back in timers 1985 to when Tim Burton’s directorial debut introduced moviegoers to Paul Reubens’ man-child Pee-Wee Herman
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode... sorry Stranger Things fans .. no season 4 of the immensely popular supernatural Netflix show until 2022. GASP! Roku seems to have saved Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist ( just not how you think) and Luis Guzman will step into the role of Gomez for Tim Burton’s live action Wednesday series for Netflix . Plus in honor of her birthday we take a look back at Charlie Theron’s Oscar winning 2003 film monster
On this week’s( one day delayed) episode... BOOM! The Suicide Squad is back in action in theaters ( and HBO Max) and Vivo sings it’s way to to Netflix. Awesome news Lord of The Rings fans -the Amazon series has a debut date.. but it’s not til next September. Plus Luca makes a splash on dvd, Brendan Fraser is Cast in not one but two movies and much more
On this mini-episode.. sorry Clifford fan no thanks to the emerging Delta variant of COVID-19 the big playful pooch wont be coming to theater.. just yet at least. Plus StrangerThings season 4 premiere debut is coming soon and Jamie Lee Curtis takes pride at being a mother of a transgender child and more
On this week’s episode... Dwayne Johnson , Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall steer the Jungle Cruise disney Park attraction down the theater river, and Dev Patel bring the Arthurian legend of The Green Knight to the big screen . Plus I say goodbye to ZZ Top musician Dusty Hill and the Arthur tv series will conclude its long run next year. Plus the annual Comic-Con recap, the cast for dreamworks’ 2022 fil The Bad Guys and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode... netflix will soon be day they “ gotta catch ‘em all “ with the world very first live action Pokémon series.Plus horror fans .. your heads will spin : Universal picture will unleash a new The Exorcist trilogy ( to be a direct sequel to the original) starting in oct 2023 . Plus a Hayao Miyazaki Classic film flies to flashback fun
On this week’s episode.... DC and Marvel Fans rejoice- we have a lead for the Batgirl film and A possible director for the Blade reboot . Space Jam: A New Legacy’s slam dunked Black Widow in an unexpected victory and Henry Golding’s Snake Eyes sneaks stealthily like well .. a snake into theater. Plus.. what’s this? What’s This? The Nightmare Before Christmas is getting its own cookbook and entertaining guide next month?
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini episode.. Shawn Johnson’s baby boy has arrived , and we say farewell to a charmed reboot lead character .( don’t worry she’s still alive in reality just leaving the show). Plus in honor of of the Summer Olympics we race back in time to chariots of Fire and one of the funniest sports comedies ever ( and the late John Candy’s final film)
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news mini-episode... sorry Bridgerton fans... thanks (or technically no thanks ) to COVID-19 the second season of the acclaimed Netflix hit has been halted , the Grease paramount+ prequel got picked up to series. Plus Anne Hathaway’s breakthrough performance ( and first big movie role) as awkward regular teen turn princess Mia thermopolis is turning 20 in a few weeks? “Shut up’!” “ I beg your pardon”.
On this week’s one day delayed show, Black Widow totally crushed F9: The Fast Saga’s pandemic era box office record. , LeBron James, Bugs Bunny Lola bunny, Don Cheadle, daffy, porky Granny, Tweety and the rest of the looney tunes gang is ready to bring the slam dunk of the summer into theaters ( and HBO Max viewing screens) .Plus we know who is in charge of helming the next Star Trek film, the third SpongeBob Squarepants film comes to dvd and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode it’s official! Greta Gerwig will be helming the Barbie Movie starring Margot Robbie , Pirates of the Caribbean turns a swashbuckling 18 years old and a sequel to The Tomorrow War is already being developed. Plus. Happy birthday Tom Hanks! In the actor’s honor I take a look back at three of his films.( And no they don’t involve him playing a certain women’s baseball league coach , astronomer Jim Lovell, Sherrify Woody, or a magically aged boy in Big)
On this week’s one day delayed show Black Widow finally opens, and the Monsters Inc “ sequel/spin-off series ‘Monsters at Work” comes to Disney+. I also say goodbye to the late Richard Donner and take a look back at two of his most famous films. Plus Bruce Springsteen’s daughter is going for Olympic gold and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun/ news mini episode..sorry Downton Abbey fans.. your awaited date to return to have tea and crumpets with the Crawleys and their staff just got pushed back a few months . Plus we go back to not one but two famous sci fi blockbusters starring Sigourney Weaver and take a look back at one of Tom Cruise’s famous movies ( no it’s not Mission : Impossible or -shudder- the failed 2017 reboot of The Mummy)
On this week’s episode... The Purge series’ final film opens and Chris pratt new film arrives on Amazon Prime video, Alec Baldwin returns as The Boss Baby. Plus Ron Perlman joins the next transformer film and we go back in time to 1992 for a famous comedy that hit a grand slam in theaters
On this week’s episode...after a year of delays the 9th Fast and The Furious film finally opens, and Rachel Zegler will bring the first ( and youngest) Disney princess to life and a special shoutout. Plus Scarlet Johansson is ready to ride the Tower of Terror movie, the latest Batman animated film ( featuring Naya Rivera in her final film role) arrives on dvd and whaaat? Tim Burton’s Batman film and Dennis the Menace turn how old this week?
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode...twilight fans rejoice- the entire series is coming to Netflix in a few weeks mirror mirror on the wall I can now tell you who will be playing the first Disney princess of them all. Plus in honor of Meryl Streep’s birthday we go back to the film that won her her first Best Actress Oscar and a certain Disney film that roared into theaters 27 years ago this week
On this week’s Flashback Fun/news mini episode Dracula and the Hotel Transylvania gang are being bumped to October for their final film, a Marvin Gaye biopic will sing it’s way to theaters sometime in 2023. Plus Flashback Fun goes back to 2011 for this weeks films ... one of which revved its way to theaters on June 22, 2001
On this week’s ( one day delayed) episode, Luca makes a splash on Disney+ and we say goodbye to 3 Hollywood stars . Plus Hey Jude... err Beatles fans... Peter Jackson’s Beatles doc “The Beatles: Get Back” has transformed from a simple film to a 6 hour mini series coming to Disney+ in time for Thanksgiving, Knives our 2 adds yet another star. Plus with summer starting Sunday we take a look back at three summer films - including the grand-shark err grandfather of all summer blockbusters...
On this week’s episode... after countless delays ( sarcastically: thaaaanks a lot COVID-19) Peter Rabbit 2 and In The Heights finally open in theaters this week, . Plus Taraji P. Henson will bring Miss Hannigan to life for this fall’s Annie Live, Stranger Things is getting its own podcast , everyone’s favorite fedora wearing snake hating archeologist hits a verrrrry big milestone ( same milestone as Natalie Portman) and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode...’ hey you guuuuuuuuuuys!” we take a look back at Gremlins , (and some other Steven Spielberg June release including The Goonies and that infamous Great White Shark who changed Hollywood forever in 1975). Plus Megan and Harry’s little girl has arrived , Shadow And Bone is coming back for round 2 and like grab your stiletto heels., we go back 15 years ago to when Meryl Streep brought Miranda Priestly to life on the big screen
On this mini-episode Memorial Day theatrical foes Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II Both get approved for upcoming sequel, insecure creator / star Issa Rae joins the Into The Spider-verse sequel, I give a glowing positive review to Raya and the Last Dragon and more
On this week’s episode... A Quiet Place Part II spooks up a domestic pandemic era record but can it handle the latest Conjuring Universe film? Taylor Swift returns to the screen in a future David O. Russell movie . Cowabunga! Those famous pizza loving sewer dwelling heroes in a half shell are returning to theaters in August 2023 (.( don’t worry it’s not a sequel to the awful 2016 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows) and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun/ News mini-episode..we say goodbye to the late singer B.J Thomas, sitcom veteran Gavin MacLeod,and tv star Joe Zlara.. on the better side of things mike “ The Situation” Sorrentino is now a father and Black Panther’s Danai Gurira is staying in Wakanda a bitttt linger. Plus for Flashback Fun we look at a Marilyn Monroe film and a 2004 sports drama the .’boxed’ its way to Best Picture glory
On this week’s mini Flashback Fun episode we say goodbye to Eric Carle the man who introduced generations of young readers to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and the 94th Academy Awards have a date. Plus we go back in time to Ethan Hunt’s first film ‘Mission” and to Whoopi Goldberg’s lounge singer turned nun
On this week’s episode... Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II do battle in theaters , Plus the Friends Reunion Special finally arrives to hbo max and we say goodbye to the late Samuel E Wright. Gasp! What’s this? Lindsay Lohan is returning to acting? ( yes.. THAT lindsay Lohan) and much more
On this week’s Flashback Fun ( and news) mini-episode, first comes love then comes marriage... and come the fall Princess Beatrice will be pushing a royal baby carriage.. the “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” Movie has a new release date and venue. Look! Up in the sky ! It’s a bird.. it’s a plane.. it’s Dwayne Johnson bringing life to Superman’s canine companion Krypto in 2022 . Plus for Flashback Fun I got back to not one but two famous Oscar nominated films... one of which brought Anne Hathaway Oscar glory....
On this week’s ( 1 day delayed show), I talk about the true tale of Dream Horse racing to theaters, Zac Snyder’s latest film coming to Netflix . Plus lots of baby news, Batman and Superman are getting new animated hbo max shows, Shrek turns a swamp-tastic 20 ...and What’s this? Eye of newt, tongue of front ( and lizard tails and bat wings too )The Sanderson Sisters are officially coming back for Hocus Pocus 2
On this week’s Flashback Fun and news.. the Bridgerton-universe is getting a second show, Spongebob Squarepants and Avatar: The Last Airbender are getting podcasts, the anticipated Friends : The Reunion has an official debut date. Plus in honor of my late grandfather ( who would have been 104 today) I go back in time to discuss a Gene Wilder comedy (no it’s not Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein) and back to 1988 when a certain serial killer doll slashed his way to theaters
On this week’s episode.... We’ve got aSaw movie ( Gasp!) NOT released in October, Angelina Jolie’s new film . Plus. Dates for when Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera , Aladdin, Wicked return to the stage.. oh and lots of baby news
On today’s episode ( delayed a day from yesterday)... Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie’s new film opens in theater, Camilla Cabello’s Cinderella remake and Mark Walhberg’s Infinite and Tom Hanks’ ‘. Finch’ (formerly titled Bios) get shuffled to streaming. Plus new titles for Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2 and Ant-Man 3, Director Barbara Rothenberg is helming Netflix’s first Danish film and lots more
On this week’s Flashback Fun... happy May the Fourth day ( aka Star Wars Day!) . In its honor I take you back a long time ago to that galaxy far far away ( well technically 44 years go) to when Hollywood’s obsession with Star Wars began....
On this week’s extremely short mini-episode we say goodbye to the legendary Olympia Dukakis ( who just passed today). But on the happier side of things David Yates is now a grandfather of 2 and Taika Waititi is donning Blackbeard’ beard for Our Flags Mean Death
On this week’s Flashback Fun mini-episode in honor of Gal Gadot and the late Cloris leachman I take a look back at their well known films ( no .. not Young Frankenstein). Plus sorry Nosh Centineo fans... he won’t be bringing He-Msn to life,, Finn Wittcock joins HBO Max’s Green Lantern series and much more
On this week’s show... it’s Oscar recap time ( trust me it wasn’t as exciting as usual.) Nominees Glenn Close and Amanda Seyfried have new films out this week . Plus Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie arrived to Netflix June.. and what’s this? An adult sequel series to The Flintstones is officially a go? yabba-dabba-doo!
On this week’s mini-episode, A fourth Captain America film is in the works and Gloria Estefan is returning to the big screen. Plus in honor of the new Mortal Kombat reboot now in theaters( and on HBO Max) I take a look at the 1995 original
On this week’s episode I conclude the annual Best Picture Feature Contender Spotlight with The Father and Matthew Morrison and Rhonda Rousey will get visits from the stork this year. Plus Downton Abbey fans rejoice - The Crawleys return to theaters this December... and Harry Potter fans will want to apparate err fly I mean make their way to New York City starting June 3
On this week’s Flashback Fun/ Breaking news mini-episode i say goodbye to the actress who brought Narissa Malfoy to live on the big screen and Rejoice Outlander book fans! The new book is coming out this November. Plus the new Grindlewald(aka Mads Mikkelson) suits up for Indiana Jones 5 and I bring not one but two musical biopics to the Flashback Fun stage
On this week’s episode... Nomadland steers into the Best Picture Contender Spotlight, we say goodbye to a Sopranos actor and the Pacific Theaters and ArcLight Cinema chain. Plus Baby news and attention Bridgerton fans.. Netflix is securing your place in Regency London for a while. All that and much more
On today’s ‘mini episode’.. i bid goodbye to the late Prince Phillip and DMX but also report that unreal see Prince music is coming up July 30.(yes folks... The Purple One himself is releasing an album though he’s been gone for nearly five years.) and Mission:Impossible , Top Gun and Dungeons and Dragons fans .. you may want to sit down for this one
On today’s episode... Godzilla vs Kong made a monster sized debut, Promising Young Woman takes the Best Picture Contender Stage and 2 films get dated for July 9 this year. All that and lots more
On this week’s Flashback Fun in honor of the late Heath Ledger ( who would have been 42 April 4th )I discuss two of his early 2000s films ( one of which had him gain his then-fiancé and paved the way for gay romantic films on the big screen). I also report the sad news of Paul Ritter’s passing and the more joyous news that Henry Golfing is now a father!
On this week’s Flashback Fun in honor of the great Marlon Brando ( who was born 97 years ago today but passed in 2004) I take a look back at two of his most well known films.( yes that includes The Godfather). Plus in honor of Easter a certain famous literary trouble making rabbit ( who has been around since 1902!) ‘hops’ into flashback fun
On today’s mini-episode I do a short spoiler free review of Godzilla vs Kong. Plus We’re getting not one but 2 Knives Out Sequels, we have an official date for the Friends Reunion Special and more
On this week’s episode... Emma Stone becomes a mother, both Venom 2 and the Mortal Kombat Reboot get pushed back by a week and Sound of Metal takes to the Best Picture Contender stage. Plus what do Field of Dreams ,Beetlejuice and The Sandlot have in common?
On this week’s Flashback Fun... I pay tribute to the recently departed 104 year old children’s book author Beverly Cleary and Lonesome dove author Larry McMurtry and Crikey! Bindi Irwin’s daughter arrived right on her first anniversary! Plus there is an ally Mcbeal reboot in the works and I discuss two films about Moses in time for Passover.
On this week’s episode... Godzilla vs. Kong finally roars into theaters and HBO Max, Peter Rabbit 2, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings get bumped. Plus The Trial of the Chicago 7 takes to the best picture contender stand and much more
On today’s episode of Flashback Fun/breaking news, I mention how In The Heights will be dancing to theaters a week early, discuss Barbara Topsee-Rothenberg’s new film . Plus in Glenn Close’s honor ( as today’s her 74th birthday) I take a look back at two of her most well known films.
On today’s episode I have a special birthday request for history! A short recap of Monday’s oscar nominations! Justice League: the Snyder Cut ! The start of the annual Best Picture-Spotlight and much more
On today’s breaking news the 93rd Oscar nominations ( and razzie noms) are here! Whoo Hoo! Which films recieved the honor of going to the April 25 ceremony? And who got shut out?
On today’s Flashback Fun ( and news) I go into the new faces added to Mission: Impossible 7 and 8, Wyatt Russell’s baby news and this year’s Razzie nominations . Plus I have three films for Flashback Fun today
On this week’s episode ... Los Angeles moviegoers may get their wish for LA theaters to reopen soon, Zach Hansen and Benjamin MacKenzie ( and their wives) add to their families. Plus we say goodbye to the man who gave the book world “ The Phantom Tollbooth “, The CW’s Powerpuff live action pilot finds its stars and more
On this week’s Flashback Fun I take a look at two Walt Disney requested films that came out just 3 years apart. Plus , Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway bunny-hops to May 14 and more
On this week’s episode.. I have the Golden Globes recap and not one but two animated films starring Awkwafina arrive this week. I also announce some news that didn’t make Dr. Seuss fans too happy yesterday, more stars join the Disney+ Pinocchio remake and much more..
On this episode I talk about Helen Mirren joining the Wonder spinoff “Wonder:White Bird” , news about the shows and films coming to Paramount+ and today’s Flashback Fun topics: 2001’s The Fast And The Furious and 2013’s The Conjuring
On this episode.. I reveal the newest Spider-Man film’s date, a lot of celebrities become / or will become parents. Plus lots of Disney+ shows get dates, Punky Brewster returns and What? The Great Gatsby is getting an animated film?
On this breaking news I tackle the unsurprising split of KIm Kardashian and Kanye West, The Nightingale flies out of this year to December 2022, Black Adam is thisclose to starting filming
On today’s Flashback Fun/news I report that The CBS tv show ‘Mom’ is ending and Paddington 3 is a go! I also bring listeners back in time to 2014 with an un-‘bear’ably adorable famous bear and to 1940 when moviegoers first learned what happens “When You Wish Upon A Star”
On this week’s episode we have celebrity babies Nomadland arrives in theaters and Wednesday Addams gets her own Netflix series from Tim Burton! Plus we take a look back at not one but two John Hughes films...(and one of of them doesn’t involve the famous lines “do you guys give up or are ya thirsty for more” and “ merry Christmas ya fithly animal” ) and lots more
On this ( mostly) breaking news I discuss Prince Harry and Meghan , Duchess of Sussex’s big news , Daryl Sabara and Meghan Trainor getting an early Valentine’s Day gift from the stork and lots more
It’s Flashback Fun ( and breaking news) time! I’ve got Grant Gustin’s baby news, Ashley Judd’s severe injury, the new My Little Pony Movie galloping to netflix instead of theater . And for Flashback Fun we’s got 1997’s Cinderella, Fargo and The King And I
In this one day delayed episode A Wizard of Oz remake is in the works, golden globe nominees Minari andvJuas and the Black Messaiah hit theaters! Redwall is getting adapted for Netflix! We take a look back at 3 famous romance-y set films and much more
It’s Flashback Fun’s podcast debut episode! What is Flashback Fun you ask? Flashback Fun is a fairly new feature I came up with last June for Midday Movie Madness on 90.7’s Facebook page. Every week ( though on random days) I would revisit a film or two ( sometimes three). Today I revisit Spartacus, Waiting To Exhale and The Preacher’s Wife . I also play tributes to the late Christopher Plummer
Midday Movie Madness’ debut podcast episode! In this episode, I mention the Golden Globe Nominations, More than Miyagi: The Pat Morris Story ( coming to Amazon Prime and Itunes February 5). I also pay tribute to the Late Hal Holbrook, go into 2007’s The Game Plan and much more