Elizabeth Perez 
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a series of books for children that tons of Gen Zeres grew up reading. Unfortunately, they may not see a new TV adaptation. One was in the works for Disney+, but they decided to pass on it. There was a 2008 film adaptation based on the novels, made by Nickelodeon. That version … Read more
The recently released teen comedy film Bottoms stars former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, a role that director Emma Seligman said she had to convince Lynch to play. Speaking to Variety, Seligman said that Lynch was initially apprehensive to play the role, but Seligman convinced him that he’d be perfect for the part. Eventually, Lynch would … Read more
Fear the Walking Dead, Killing Eve, and more AMC+ shows will be available to stream on Max for two months. If you’re already a Max subscriber, you’re set to get a handful of AMC+ shows headed your way. Starting on September 1st and available through to October 31st, Max will be home to seven original … Read more
The Making of Karateka is Digital Eclipse‘s first title in its Gold Master Series, a line of interactive video game documentaries. Much of the format is similar to the studio’s Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration title released last year. While that game was a broad overview of a publisher’s legacy, The Making of Karateka goes … Read more
HBO has canceled The Idol after one season, bringing an end to the controversial drama series starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye. I’m sure everyone saw this coming, but now it’s official — HBO has canceled The Idol after one season, bringing an end to the controversial drama series starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye. … Read more
Max’s big offerings in September aren’t necessarily new original HBO-branded movies and shows. Instead, September will mark the launch of “CNN Max,” 24/7 news coverage from CNN that will be available on Max on every tier of subscription. They’re also adding a subsection called “AMC+ Picks on Max,” where subscribers will get to sample a selection … Read more
The Idol will not return for a second season on HBO. According to Deadline, HBO has opted to pull the plug on The Idol after only one season. This development is unsurprising, given the controversial show’s overwhelmingly negative reception and alleged behind-the-scenes drama. “The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased … Read more
Ridley Scott has a four-and-a-half-hour director’s cut of Napoleon and hopes that Apple will eventually release it. Perhaps more than any other filmmaker, Ridley Scott has thoroughly embraced the use of the director’s cut. Many of his movies have received the director’s cut treatment, including Blade Runner, Legend, and Kingdom of Heaven, and it sounds … Read more
Any Mount Rushmore of Body Swap Movies must include a few exceptional titles. Big, for sure. Vice Versa, probably. Real ones know All of Me with Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin is way, way up there. And of course there is 13 Going on 30, with Jennifer Garner playing the adult version of a girl who makes a wish at 13 and … Read more
