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2019-05-15 23:19
After a day of thinking on it, this is indeed the final few days of this site. This will also be the last daily post. I will come back for one more wrap up post in a couple days.
For now, I… Read More
2019-05-14 22:58
Barring a minor miracle, this site will be shutting down in the coming weeks.
There’s a couple reasons for this, but the biggest one is most definitely money. While it has been a fanta… Read More
2019-05-13 11:30
It was a Marvelous Mother’s Day weekend for the folks at Marvel Studios.
First place went to Avengers: Endgame with $63.05M. Domestically it now sits at $723.49M domestically, and glob… Read More
2019-05-12 19:14
Due to The Nerdy covering TV news this year during the network upfronts, I won’t be doing it here this year. The idea of trying to write each network up twice is just not a fun idea.
I… Read More
2019-05-11 19:59
After Danny Boyle departed Bond 25, there was chaos to be sure. But after taking a bit of time to sort things out it seemed that perhaps everything was being pulled together.
Sadly, that is… Read More
2019-05-10 23:32
If you don’t care for Deadwood, I’m sorry, but there are some things you will just need to put up with around here.
Three weeks to go until the Deadwood movie premieres and I can… Read More
2019-05-09 20:51
What We Do in the Shadows was a fun mockumentary movie, but how could it possibly work as a TV show? Well, it actually works even better than the movie.
Where a movie had to establish the ch… Read More
2019-05-08 21:34
Remember how we got a New Mutants trailer all the way back in Oct. 2017? Wasn’t that cute?
Yep, it got delayed again.
Right after the trailer came out, The New Mutants was immedia… Read More
2019-05-07 05:01
Let’s be upfront here, if you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame, do not watch this Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer.
That being said, watch away if you want.
There’s a lot t… Read More
2019-05-06 11:30
A little independent film took the top spot at the box office this weekend… again.
First place went to Avengers: Endgame with a record-setting $145.8M. Domestically it now sits at $61… Read More
2019-05-05 18:19
There is a problem in the world of movies: Measuring everything in dollars.
Avengers: Endgame ended the weekend displacing Titanic as the seconnd highest grossing movie of all time. But here… Read More
2019-05-04 19:39
I know I’m late to the Killing Eve party, but I don’t care. It’s as good as everyone says.
I’m five episodes into season 1 and I’m making myself watch it at a o… Read More
2019-05-03 22:59
Currently, my writing focus is solely on entertainment. It’s a joy getting to write about comics, movies, TV, toys, and so on.
What isn’t fantastic is when someone who has been s… Read More
2019-05-02 23:32
Thursday morning I got to work and was getting ready to hit the news that a Willow sequel series may be coming to Disney+.
As I worked on finding a suitable image, I turned on Wednesday nigh… Read More
2019-05-01 23:10
Alright… we have a He-Man. Noah Centineo (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) has confirmed he will be playing He-Man in the Masters of the Universe movie.
All I can say is&helli&hell…Read More
2019-04-30 22:42
In general, I do not post GIFs on my site. They just aren’t my style, but some stories just demand it some times.
What brings this on? The Sonic the Hedgehog trailer.
This sums up my… Read More
2019-04-29 11:30
A little independent film took the top spot at the box office this weekend.
First place went to Avengers: Endgame with a record-setting $350M domestically. Globally it sits at $1.209B alread… Read More
2019-04-28 19:19
Welcome to the fifth part of an analysis of every major film release of 2019.
Following up on last year’s project, I’m back with a look at the films of 2019, but with some more c… Read More
2019-04-27 15:58
Live-action Tom and Jerry may be a bit generous. Apparently, it will be a “hybrid,” some form of mixing animation and live-action.
The story will reportedly follow newly hired ho… Read More
2019-04-26 23:14
As I’ve said many times, Lucifer is not high-brow television, and I don’t care. It’s fun and an easy breezy watch. I also like that it has found a way to build its own myth… Read More
2019-04-25 22:34
When Deadwood originally ran on HBO, I would record every episode. I watched it live, but by the next night I was watching the episode again. I did this for all three seasons.
David Milch is… Read More
2019-04-24 22:52
I’ve seen multiple reports today that Disney is killing some of the Fox projects in development and is putting them into turnaround. This is a process where a studio essentially cancel… Read More
2019-04-22 11:30
It was the worst Easter weekend in over a decade, but someone still had to win.
First place went to The Curse of La Llorona with $26.5M. Globally it sits at $56.5M off of a $9M budget.
Shaza… Read More
2019-04-21 17:41
I had lunch with a friend this weekend who had been away on business when Disney+ announced its pricing. I ran him through the stats of how much content would be on there and so forth, and t… Read More
2019-04-20 19:39
Have you ever sat there thinking, “Man, I wish I could just shuffle Netflix like I do a musical playlist?” I know I haven’t! Well, it seems Netflix thinks there are some pe… Read More
2019-04-19 21:51
Jimmy Kimmel will host a special May 22 to honor Norman Lear and two of his most memorable sitcoms: All in the Family and The Jeffersons.
Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: Norman Lear&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-04-18 22:51
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but Masters of the Universe is going to miss its Dec. 18 release date.
It’s amazing what happens when you have no director or cast atta… Read More
2019-04-17 23:10
Swamp Thing is on its way to DC Universe on May 31, however, it’s not getting there without some turmoil.
First off, the first teaser for the series was released on Wednesday.
Earlier… Read More
2019-04-16 05:01
I have never visited France, and hence I have never seen Notre Dame up close. As I watched the news, however, it reminded me so much of York Minster, that I couldn’t help but think of… Read More
2019-04-15 11:30
It looks as though a lot of new releases were complete misses.
Shazam! took the top spot this weekend with $25.14M and now stands at $94.91M domestically. Globally it has hit $221.21M off of… Read More
2019-04-14 17:48
It seems some at Warner Bros. are coming a bit concerned over Johnny Depp continuing in the role of Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts movies.
Depp was revealed at the end of the first Fant… Read More
2019-04-13 19:41
It seems that Disney has finally realized that even Star Wars fans need a break from time to time.
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed this week that Star Wars films will be taking a hiatus follow… Read More
2019-04-12 20:12
You knew I had to discuss Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. Sure I discussed it professionally, but as a life long fan?
It punched me in the feels with that shot of Leia (Carrie Fisher) huggi… Read More
2019-04-11 22:39
The reviews for Hellboy are in, and they are… not good. In fact, they’re horrific. So, seems like a good time for everyone to get into the blame game!
Currently sitting at 12% o… Read More
2019-04-10 23:14
I will never try to say Lucifer is a perfect show. It’s not. But I will say it’s a fun show endlessly.
I was bummed for sure when Fox canceled it, and then thrilled when in the l… Read More
2019-04-09 22:51
Do you remember in Grease when we hear “Summer Nights” and we learn of the summer romance that happened between Danny and Sandy? You know, how that song tells you absolutely ever… Read More
2019-04-08 11:30
Not every top movie is always a celebration when it misses its targets.
Shazam! took the top spot this weekend with $53.45M and now stands at $158.77M globally off of a $100M budget.
Second… Read More
2019-04-07 17:26
As much as I want to visit Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at Disneyland or Disney World, it is clear it is going to be insane when it comes to crowds. Just how insane?
There wil… Read More
2019-04-05 22:53
Lorenzo di Bonaventura is out promoting Pet Sematary, and in that process, his other upcoming projects are being asked about. Amongst those are The Meg 2, and McClane – probably… Read More
2019-04-04 23:28
Netflix has announced the cast for Cowboy Bebop. It looks like this is actually going to come together, but all I can keep thinking is, “Man, this is not going to be a cheap series.&rd&hell…Read More
2019-04-03 23:20
Do you remember in your childhood (depending on your age) when a movie would be about to start and you’d hear a hiss and then a pop from the audio? It happened with every movie, and it… Read More
2019-04-03 00:00
Avengers: Endgame tickets went on sale Tuesday morning. Sites crashed. Showings sold out in minutes.
And now people are scalping movie tickets – for a general release film – on e… Read More
2019-04-01 11:30
Not every top movie is always a celebration when it misses its targets.
The top spot this week went to Dumbo with $45M, but that fell short of projections. Combined with foreign box office i… Read More
2019-03-31 13:00
Most online writers try to follow some form of stylebook. The helpful guide that tells us when to use a semi-colon for instance. When is it appropriate to abbreviate? And so on.
A lot of us… Read More
2019-03-30 13:00
Welcome to the third part of an analysis of every major film release of 2019.
Following up on last year’s project, I’m back with a look at the films of 2019, but with some more c… Read More
2019-03-29 22:41
When I first heard about Pennyworth – a prequel series for Batman’s butler – I couldn’t imagine a sillier idea.
Now the trailer is here, and I’m definitely intr… Read More
2019-03-28 22:55
I am a Godzilla snob. Yep, I admit it, I like my Godzilla pure. The last U.S. film did not sit well with me, but I have to say, it looks as though Godzilla: King of the Monsters may be getti… Read More
2019-03-27 22:05
The new Twilight Zone will premiere on Monday, and that means a new trailer has arrived.
CBS released a new Twilight Zone trailer, and I just still can’t get a handle on how I feel abo… Read More
2019-03-26 05:01
Hi there. Sean Aune here, professional internet person.
I just wanted to take a moment to inform companies what a damned pain in the ass their trend of naming things “something+”… Read More
2019-03-25 11:30
Jordan Peele seems to be on fire with his second horror film.
Us took the top spot at the box office this weekend with $70.25M. Globally it has hit $86.95M off of a $20M budget.
Coming in se… Read More
2019-03-24 17:53
I love learning weird little things about filmmaking. The latest thing I’ve learned about it a business that has one job in life: Impersonate every aspect of taking a trip by plane.
Al… Read More
2019-03-23 19:13
Remember your high school putting on plays? I’m going to tell you right now, without question, it was weak sauce compared to what the North Bergen High School Drama Club put on.
Pictur… Read More
2019-03-22 23:15
I don’t tend to plug my own work around here from other sites, but I’m going to this time.
March 30 is the 80th anniversary of Batman, and to celebrate I’ve been working fo… Read More
2019-03-22 00:00
The first Deadwood trailer is here, and it’s like we never left the town.
I’ve made no secret of my love for this series, and these revisits, revivals, whatever you want to call… Read More
2019-03-21 00:00
Stranger Things is back, and it’s so 80s it hurts… in a good way.
I will fully admit I didn’t enjoy Stranger Things 2 as much as the first season, but it was still better… Read More
2019-03-20 00:00
On Tuesday I needed to shut down some servers used by my work. I figured this would be answer a few security questions, request, confirm, and done.
Three hours.
Three hours of my life are go… Read More
2019-03-18 11:30
Marvel scores one of its biggest wins yet at the box office.
Coming in first, to the surprise of no one, was Captain Marvel. The film took in $69.31M domestic for a new total of $266M. The g… Read More
2019-03-17 16:33
I’ve been a fan of Sumo wrestling for years, but I realized I’ve never discussed it here. We’re currently on day 8 of the March Basho (tournament) and it seems like a fitti… Read More
2019-03-16 20:26
While cruising Netflix this morning I thought to myself, ‘is the 21st century version of channel surfacing?” Now instead of just endlessly flipping channels, I go up and down in… Read More
2019-03-16 00:00
This is the third time I have written this news today. First, it was for The Nerdy, and then for Batman-News. Even though I’ve already tackled this from a few angles, I’m just si… Read More
2019-03-14 22:56
The Avengers: Endgame trailer hit on Thursday morning, and it was like a love letter to smashing theories.
As someone who spends his life online, I see a lot of theories about popular movies… Read More
2019-03-12 05:01
The Big Bang Theory is coming to an end. And I just don’t care anymore if people look down on me for watching it.
It has amazed me how much hate I have seen at times online for what is… Read More
2019-03-11 11:30
Marvel scores one of its biggest wins yet at the box office.
Coming in first, to the surprise of no one, was Captain Marvel. The film took in $153M domestic and $302M foreign for a grand tot… Read More
2019-03-10 19:40
Let me be very clear, I know there are a lot worse things in this world than being tall. But I still have to say, being tall is not a joy.
For those that don’t know, I’m 6’… Read More
2019-03-09 21:41
Yes, I’m still going on about this. It’s 2019 and it is just absolutely absurd that we are still going through this agrarian ritual twice a year. We are no longer an agraria… Read More
2019-03-09 00:07
Captain Marvel opened on Thursday night to a new record for March. The film opened on 4,310 screens, beating the old record of 4,242 screens held by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
To to… Read More
2019-03-08 01:00
My name is Sean, and I have a television problem.
Up until recently, I have always lived under a belief that I must watch everything that I was the least bit interested in. And then I have f… Read More
2019-03-07 01:00
After more than a year of speculation, the Mad About You revival finally found a home. The surprise, however, is that it is at Charter Communications. As in the cable company.
I wasn’t… Read More
2019-03-05 06:01
I have to admit, I really never gave Luke Perry much thought until the past few years. I never actively disliked him or anything, I was just not the right age for Beverly Hills 90210. I can… Read More
2019-03-04 12:30
Supposedly this third film ends the series, but I’m not betting on that anymore.
How to Train Your Dragon 3 took the top spot this weekend with $30.04M. That brings it to $97.69M domes… Read More
2019-03-03 22:10
It’s March 3. This stuff should be ending. But nope, it was below zero last night and we got a light dusting of snow today.
And guess what, more snow is coming this week.
Yes, I know I… Read More
2019-03-02 21:32
Splash will be 35-years-old next Saturday. If you want to purchase it right now on digital, it will set you back $17.99.
Over at The Nerdy I’m working on a series this year called 1984… Read More
2019-03-02 01:00
I want to like the new Hellboy, I really do. I’ve gotten over the fact they’re rebooting it, and I can live with that. But I still want to see a good take on this character. What… Read More
2019-03-01 01:00
When you see any movie you think this could be it. That it will be the only one and that a sequel isn’t a given. At the end of the day, every movie is technically a waste of time becau… Read More
2019-02-27 12:30
Welcome to the third part of an analysis of every major film release of 2019.
Following up on last year’s project, I’m back with a look at the films of 2019, but with some more c… Read More
2019-02-27 01:00
The Greatest Showman may not be the best movie ever, but it was certainly entertaining. And now it looks as though Greatest Showman 2 is on the way.
Director Michael Gracey recently spo… Read More
2019-02-25 12:30
Sometimes the third time is the charm.
How to Train Your Dragon 3 took the top spot this weekend with a very healthy $55.52M. With its foreign numbers it already sits at $274.92M off of a $1… Read More
2019-02-24 19:11
With the Disney acquisition of Fox closing in, the latter has set of its final film release dates.
The upcoming Kingsman prequel has moved from November of this year to February 14, 202… Read More
2019-02-23 11:50
With the ending of The Big Bang Theory due to Jim Parsons wanting to move on, you had to wonder about the fate of Young Sheldon. Parsons serves as the narrator on the series as wel… Read More
2019-02-23 03:07
Over on Batman-News I’ve been following the development of Stargirl for DC Universe for some time. And at this super early stage – nothing has been shot yet – I’m alr… Read More
2019-02-22 03:16
One Day at a Time may be in danger, and it needs your help.
It seems that the Netflix revival of One Day at a Time may be in danger, and it needs your help to survive. It’s a simple ta… Read More
2019-02-21 02:47
Netflix looks set to produce a biographical film of Hulk Hogan. The bigger news, however, is probably who will play the Hulkster.
Chris Hemsworth is set to play Hulk Hogan in a film from dir… Read More
2019-02-20 03:08
I’ve made it to my last appointment, and the Javits Center is being cleared out for another year.
I have to say, despite the foot pain, the long hours, and the stress, this was one of… Read More
2019-02-19 02:50
We knew it was only a matter of time, but it’s not official. With the cancellation of Jessica Jones and The Punisher on Monday, the Netflix partnership with Marvel has ended.
Jessica J… Read More
2019-02-18 12:30
It was the quietest Presidents Day Weekend in 15 years, but someone had to win.
First place went to Alita: Battle Angel with just $27.8M. Domestically it sits at $36.51M, and globally at $13… Read More
2019-02-18 01:19
Toy Fair is in full swing, and weird things are happening that just boggle my mind.
I will not be naming any names in this, so just stick with me.
Instance 1 My time is precious
I am someone… Read More
2019-02-17 02:20
“You Won!” ads may be the greatest blight on the internet ever.
As someone who works in online publishing, nothing saddens me more than when a reader messages me accusing the sit… Read More
2019-02-16 02:15
It seems the saga of the 25th Bond film stretches on a bit further. It was announced on Friday that the film has been pushed back two months to April 8, 2020.
No reason was given for the del… Read More
2019-02-14 12:00
Toy Fair 2019 is upon us and that means it’s time for me to head back to the Javits Center.
As you read this I’m in the air and on my way to New York City. It’s going to be… Read More
2019-02-13 06:01
I try very hard to not get sick. I wash my hands constantly. I think about what I’m touching such as doors. I try my best to avoid it happening because it’s inconvenient to a lot… Read More
2019-02-12 06:01
On Monday Hulu announced that it is launching four animated Marvel series. Not only that, but it’s diving deep into the Marvel archives and pulling out some real weirdness.
M.O.D.O.K… Read More
2019-02-11 12:30
It may have won the weekend, but it seems the shine is off of LEGO a bit.
LEGO Movie 2 took the top spot this weekend with $34.4M. While not a bad haul, it’s about half of what The LEG… Read More
2019-02-10 18:40
Enough. I’m done.
On Saturday I ran into town with my father for groceries. It was our first run in some time due to snow… then ice… then more snow on the way. Due to ice… Read More
2019-02-10 04:09
Warner Bros. is said to be working on a horror-based Aquaman spinoff. According to the reports it is totally based on The Trench portion of the film.
Part of me is puzzling over this, but th… Read More
2019-02-09 00:30
There’s secrecy and then there is just, “Wow. That’s a secret.”
Inside of Lucasfilm there is a group known as the Story Group. They are responsible for keeping all of… Read More
2019-02-08 00:22
To absolutely no one’s surprise, it looks as though the 2018 version of Halloween will be getting a sequel.
It seems that Blumhouse is in talks with Scott Teems who also recently wrote… Read More
2019-02-07 00:00
The Simpsons renewal on Wednesday wasn’t a huge surprise, but how is this even going to work?
With a renewal for seasons 31 and 32, The Simpsons will set more records, will hit 713 epi… Read More
2019-02-06 01:00
Let’s face it, you’re never getting rid of Chuck Lorre.
Lorre has been a hit machine for CBS for years now with Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory. With the latter leavin… Read More
2019-02-04 12:30
Super Bowl weekend is always a quiet one at the box office, and this year is no different.
Glass took the top spot this weekend with $9.53M for a new domestic total of $88.65M and a global t… Read More
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