Reacher Season 4

"While Season 4 of the Prime Video TV series Reacher has just started filming, the adventures of Jack Reacher are still continuing in the various books written by Lee Child, and more recently, by his brother, Andrew Child. And, if you're a hardcore Reacher fan, and you've seen all three seasons of the show, and read every single book, there is a new Reacher adventure coming very, very soon."https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/reacher-bat-out-of-hell-release-date-plot-book

Jaws 50

"“Duh-dun ... duh-dun ... duh-dun.” Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" is here."https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/06/18/jaws-50th-anniversary-bruce-the-shark-facts/84223785007/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Phantom of Paradise

"The Phantom of the Paradise, the vastly underrated horror-tinged rock opera from the minds of Brian De Palma (Carrie) and Paul Williams (The Muppet Movie), might be getting a new musical adaptation."

https://gizmodo.com/the-phantom-of-the-paradise-might-find-new-life-as-a-stage-play-2000617793?utm_source=gizmodo_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-06-19-pm

F1The Movie

"F1 The Movie, which stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, has crossed the finish as the film has arrived on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive debut. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the upcoming racing film looks to recapture the action magic from his previous work, and according to critics, the film more than lives up to that promise."https://movieweb.com/brad-pitt-racing-action-movie-f1-rotten-tomatoes/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=MW-202506171700&utm_source=MW-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Top Gun Maverick

"Top Gun: Maverick broke the legacy sequel curse in 2022, delivering an action-packed and surprisingly emotional movie that reunited audiences with Tom Cruise's iconic Maverick."

https://movieweb.com/top-gun-3-tom-cruise-return-script-update/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=MW-202506171700&utm_source=MW-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Movie Trilogies

"Movie trilogies often deteriorate, with every new entry being worse than its predecess or but in rare cases, the second film is the best. There are enough movie sequels that should not have been made, whose existence proves that adding more films to forcefully continue a film idea that apparently has franchise potential doesn't always yield fruitful results. This is why movie trilogies that peaked with the first film are particularly common with properties that weren't originally meant to be trilogies."https://screenrant.com/movie-trilogies-second-film-best/

Film and TV

"The media often focuses on the drama of film and TV production, but plenty of feel-good behind-the-scenes stories deserve more recognition."https://www.ranker.com/list/inspiring-stories-of-actors-helping-actors/molly-weinfurter?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=rankertrending&utm_campaign=rt_active&utm_content=20250614&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

NATIONAL MOVIE NIGHT

"National Movie Night on the second Friday in June encourages us to start (or restart) a tradition of movie nights with friends and family."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-movie-night-second-friday-in-june?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13826351&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Brian Wilson

"Brian Wilson, an eclectic genius whose sunny Beach Boys songs helped define a revved-up era of American popular music, has died at age 82."https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/06/11/brian-wilson-dead-beach-boys/8436413002/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Video Games Actors

"The video game actors’ strike may soon come to an end."https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/sag-video-game-companies-tentative-deal-actors-strike-1236125631/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Robin Williams

Robin Williams had one rule for every movie he made.He insisted that every single production he worked on hire at least 10 homeless people.No press. No speeches. Just quiet dignity.One of the producers once asked him why, and Robin simply replied: “Because they’re people. And they need a job more than most.”He didn’t want applause — he wanted impact. The world laughed because of him. But it’s the things he did off-camera that still bring tears.

Remakes

"There's no shortage of live-action remakes of animated classics."https://www.cbr.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-remake-review/

NATIONAL VCR DAY

 "June 7 is National VCR Day and we take a look a the device that revolutionized the home movie-watching experience."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-vcr-day-june-7?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13765757&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Prime

"During the 2010s, one television show reigned supreme, and its impact was felt around the world."

https://collider.com/powerless-series-adaptation-prime-video/

NATIONAL DRIVE-IN MOVIE DAY

"June 6 is National Drive-In Movie Day on the National Day Calendar to commemorate the day the first drive-in theater opened in 1933."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-drive-in-movie-day-june-6?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13748544&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Trilogies

"Most movie trilogies have two things in common: 1.) there are three movies (duh) and 2.) they are official (huh?)."Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1870633/best-unofficial-movie-trilogies-ranked/

Paramount+

"The Paramount+ streaming service just added one of the best movie trilogies of all time today. As of today, June 1, Paramount+ has 98 different new additions, including some very noteworthy additions such as Pulp Fiction, 12 Years a Slave, No Country for Old Men, Whiplash, Reservoir Dogs, and some of the Indiana Jones movies."https://comicbook.com/movies/news/paramount-plus-movies-new-the-godfather/

Broadway 2024-2025

"Broadway’s 2024-2025 season grossed $1.89 billion across all productions, marking the highest season on record and a recovery from the pandemic."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/broadway-box-office-season-1236232069/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning

"Before the worldwide release of "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," Tom Cruise asked his fans to trust him one last time. Well, that's exactly what they did."https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/official-rotten-tomatoes-score-for-mission-impossible-after-opening-weekend

Patience

"In Hollywood, a little patience goes a long way."

https://ew.com/wendie-malick-recalls-auditioning-with-a-hangover-for-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-11738579?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17815544-20250525&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=052525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Cheers

"Cheers is rightly remembered as one of the best sitcoms of the 20th century, but it's easy to forget all the hurdles it overcame to achieve that legacy."

https://ew.com/cheers-cast-then-and-now-11738870?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17815544-20250525&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=052525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Patrick Stewart

"Over the years, Sir Patrick Stewart has had his share of iconic roles from Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1999 adaptation of A Christmas Carol, to the 1998 Moby Dick miniseries in which he played Captain Ahab."

https://www.cbr.com/patrick-stewart-channels-picard-delorean/

Devil Wears Prada 2

"It's finally happening – after years of rumblings, reports and speculation, the release date has been set for a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada."https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/devil-wears-prada-2-date-newsupdate/?utm_content=RT&utm_campaign=RT%20Today%20newsletter%2023rd%20May%202025_5907322_Radio%20Times_Automated%20Newsletters_button_3_23988567&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Adestra

Paramount

"No, the rest of the world doesn’t celebrate Memorial Day weekend, but with big blockbusters like Disney‘s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount‘s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, they should."https://deadline.com/2025/05/lilo-stitch-mission-impossible-final-reckoning-summer-box-office-1236407440/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

George Wendt

"Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on "Cheers," died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist."https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna208080?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17477774212932&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fnews%2Fobituaries%2Fgeorge-wendt-cheers-dies-76-rcna208080

Sesame Street

"The streaming giant has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop for new episodes of the long-running children’s show, just months after Warner Bros. Discovery opted not to renew its output deal for the program in a strategic shift at its streaming service Max (which will soon return to being HBO Max)."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sesame-street-netflix-deal-pbs-1236221230/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL STREAMING DAY

"National Streaming Day on May 20 recognizes the advancing and growing technology that makes our mobile lives run more smoothly."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-streaming-day-may-20?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13563243&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Pedro Pascal

"We all knew Pedro Pascal was a hero on the screen, but it turns out he’s a real-life one, too."https://insidethemagic.net/2025/05/pedro-pascal-fantastic-four-marvel-dr1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inner+Circle+-+2+Clicks+So+Far+2025-05-19&utm_term=Clicked+2++Links+Yesterday+%2815+Entries%29

Mission Impossible

"No actor in the history of cinema has put their body on the line to stop a fake villain, thwart a fake nuclear attack, and entertain vast crowds like Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise."https://kotaku.com/mission-impossible-final-reckoning-tom-cruise-stunts-1851780902

Top Gun

"In 1986, smack dab in the middle of the bodacious decade of neon, headbangers and The Brat Pack, the movie Top Gun roared into theaters like an F-14 Tomcat."https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/top-gun-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

Ghosts

"Amid a roller coaster of a season, the Ghosts season 4 finale sets up an interesting future for Jay, but ultimately fails the spirits. The CBS comedy has gone through so many milestones this year for its characters. Hetty finally gets her powers after the way she died was revealed in seson 4; Sass is now in his first adult relationship; while Sam and Jay pursue their respective dreams in the real world. Because of this, I had high hopes going into the Ghosts season 4 finale, "The Devil Went Down.""https://screenrant.com/ghosts-season-4-episode-review/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202505091645&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Top Gun

"In 1986, smack dab in the middle of the bodacious decade of neon, headbangers and The Brat Pack, the movie Top Gun roared into theaters like an F-14 Tomcat."https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/top-gun-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

Remakes

"Netflix is giving up the ghost when it comes to its interactive projects — and that includes the hit Black Mirror film that took the world by storm when it debuted on the platform in 2018."https://www.ign.com/articles/netflix-to-remove-black-mirror-bandersnatch-from-platform-in-an-effort-to-ditch-interactive-programming

HBO 2025-2026 Season

"HBO is shaking up its lineup in a big way, confirming the cancellation of three series as it preps for the 2025-2026 TV season."https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/hbos-max-announces-cancellation-three-shows-irreverent-comedy-ends

Devils Wears Prada 2

"Twas the summer of 2024 when we first heard the news: There’s a brand new sequel to the 2006 smash hit The Devil Wears Prada, starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep."https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/the-devil-wears-prada-sequel-release-date-cast-updates?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=scaryMommy&utm_campaign=db0db1e712&utm_source=Scary+Mommy+Daily&utm_campaign=db0db1e712-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_05_02_04_40&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-db0db1e712-671786313

Monty Python

"An independent British comedy made on a shoestring by a television sketch troupe? It sounds like a film destined to be forgotten within weeks of leaving cinemas – assuming it reaches cinemas in the first place."https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250407-how-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-became-a-comedy-legend?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Clueless series

"Alicia Silverstone is attached to reprise the role of Cher Horowitz in a “Clueless” sequel series at Peacock, Variety has learned."https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/clueless-sequel-series-alicia-silverstone-returning-peacock-1236371844/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

HBO Harry Potter

"Frost has been cast as Hagrid, McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, and Essiedu will portray Severus Snape."https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15vlv3glzqo?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Books in States

"It’s a treat to get lost in a book, whether it’s a nightmare-inducing horror novel or a whimsical fantasy."https://www.mentalfloss.com/most-popular-book-genre-each-state-map?utm_source=MF+List+-+Editorial+Newsletter&utm_campaign=257a4edff3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_04_11_07_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-257a4edff3-104144102&mc_cid=257a4edff3&mc_eid=cb0d403d00

NATIONAL EIGHT TRACK TAPE DAY

"National Eight Track Tape Day on April 11th recognizes an era that was here and gone in a short 20 years."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-eight-track-tape-day-april-11?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13155397&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Great Gatsby

"And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly back into a book that its author considered calling “Trimalchio in West Egg.” Would we still be talking about it if he had?"

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/27/books/great-gatsby-100.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-U4.45PQ.3JCEIEETTM-S&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Adolescence

"Adolescence just went through a huge growth spurt."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adolescence-ratings-netflix-passes-bridgerton-1236184969/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Final Reckoning

"Tom Cruise‘s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” is officially headed to Cannes Film Festival."

https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/tom-cruise-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-cannes-premiere-1236362860/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Dennis The Menace

"Jay North, known for defining the image of a postwar American child as a trouble magnet on television's "Dennis the Menace," died Sunday. He was 73."https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/jay-north-tv-original-dennis-menace-dies-73-rcna199942?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Giant

"Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant, which he described as "one of the best experiences I have ever had on stage"."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2w4yvz37no?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY

"National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day) on April 4th encourages appreciation for the people reporting the news."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hug-a-newsperson-day-april-4?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13083943&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Simpsons

"Fox has given a major commitment to adult animated series “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers.”"https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-gives-4-season-renewals-183818410.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Val Kilmer

"Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died."https://apnews.com/article/val-kilmer-actor-dead-pneumonia-7e8f27b1ec80f2940f7a7776f5f92804?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Beverly Hills, 90210

"One of Brian Austin Green's favorite Beverly Hills, 90210 storylines doesn't even involve his own character."

https://ew.com/brian-austin-green-says-matthew-perry-90210-arc-changed-his-views-on-mental-health-11705855?utm_term=TV%20Audience,Celebrity%20Audience&utm_medium=browser&utm_source=ew.com&utm_content=20250331&utm_campaign=6572115&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114

Macaulay Culkin

"Macaulay Culkin opened up about his estrangement from his father, sharing that his family does not "want anything to do with
him.""

https://ew.com/macaulay-culkin-estrangement-dad-grandkids-want-nothing-to-do-with-him-11706096?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17114864-20250331&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=033125&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Reacher

"Reacher star Alan Ritchson doesn't think it would be a good idea to turn the popular Prime Video series into a movie." https://www.cbr.com/alan-ritchson-reacher-movie-disservice-lee-child-books/

Karate Kid

"It has been 20 years since Karate Kid star Noriyuki “Pat” Morita passed away, but his former costar Ralph Macchio still thinks of him often."https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/27525/ralph-macchio-reflects-on-legacy-of-karate-kid-costar-pat-morita/@

Past Year Movies

"The past year has seen some incredible popcorn buckets come with the release of new movies. Deadpool & Wolverine had the most notorious popcorn bucket, but Alien: Romulus, Gladiator II, Dune: Part Two, Batman, Nosferatu, Venom: The Last Dance, Moana 2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and more all had some pretty cool popcorn buckets available for purchase."https://comicbookmovie.com/sci_fi/star-wars/revenge-of-the-sith-rerelease-comes-with-a-darth-vader-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-a217326

TOLKIEN READING DAY

"Celebrated around the world on March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is a favorite among fans of the renowned author."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/tolkien-reading-day-march-25?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12997462&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Harry Potter

"A new Harry Potter screen adaptation calls for a new Lucius Malfoy — and Jason Isaacs has an A-list candidate in mind."

https://ew.com/jason-isaacs-pitches-meryl-streep-as-lucius-malfoy-harry-potter-tv-series-11702339?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17021931-20250324&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=032425&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Jenna Ortega

"Jenna Ortega has been a key player in multiple franchises, but don’t expect to see her return to one any time soon."

https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/jenna-ortega-refuses-franchise-return-wednesday-marvel-cj1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Movie+&+Entertainment+2025-03-18=&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

Paddington

"Paddington is a friendly bear with a warm bed, a cozy home, and a neighborhood filled with families who embrace him with open 

arms."

https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/3-reasons-families-will-adore-paddington-in-peru.html?aps=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_content=1593933_20250319_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_subscribers&utm_source=parent&utm_term=inhouse-spotlight-20250319-1593934&bt_ee=yUMWldVCIhnOnQrwDqKutgkHACsnNJwizr6NBEZe6%2FJiRg2l%2FYhhWC01BWTAzQHG&bt_ts=1742427750882

Boy Meets World

"In the ‘90s, Ward could be seen on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World and the popular daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful."

https://people.com/boy-meets-world-maitland-ward-feels-like-people-treat-me-with-more-respect-due-to-pornography-career-11699489?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16947090-20250318&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-news_newsletter&utm_content=031825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=PM

Jonathan Majors and Meagon Good

"Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have tied the knot, a source tells PEOPLE on Tuesday, March 18."

https://people.com/jonathan-majors-meagan-good-married-11687840?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16947090-20250318&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-news_newsletter&utm_content=031825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=PM

Wicked

"Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptation of Wicked proved to be one of the most talked-about movies of 2024, but one overlooked theory could change Madame Morrible's character if proven to be true."https://screenrant.com/wicked-madame-morrible-good-witch-north-theory/

Simpsons

Although many Simpsons characters are named after Matt Groening's family members, he refused to name the Simpsons' Grandpa after his own grandfather, Abraham, leaving it to other writers to choose a name. Coincidentally, they chose Abraham, unaware that it was the name of Matt's grandfather.

James Finlayson

"James Finlayson failed to make it as a leading man in Hollywood but became one of the most memorable comic foils ever to grace the silver screen."https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6253d37ylvo?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Movie Discs

"Discs are most often seen as the best way to keep your favourite movies safe from the perils of streaming and licensing changes."https://www.whathifi.com/streaming-entertainment/laser-rot-has-rendered-millions-of-warner-bros-dvds-unplayable-but-you-can-have-them-replaced

Streaming this week

"It’s set to be another bumper week for new movies across the best streaming services with Netflix, Max, Hulu and Paramount Plus all offering new films for subscribers to enjoy."https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/7-top-new-movies-to-stream-this-week-on-netflix-max-hulu-and-more-march-11-17?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pushly&utm_campaign=All%20Push%20Subscribers

Othello

"Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, became the highest-grossing play in Broadway history last week, with a total of $2,818,297.00 for eight performances."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/othello-denzel-washington-jake-gyllenhaal-broadway-history-1236161080/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Banned Books

Many authors, artists, and philosophers have argued that no book should ever be banned, no matter how many people it may offend. As Salman Rushdie said, “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” Isaac Asimov, the science fiction author and former president of the American Humanist Association, put it this way: “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.”Despite the consensus around free speech among some of our greatest writers and thinkers, a huge number of books in the United States are frequently challenged and often banned by school districts and libraries. Ironically, many of these banned books are considered classics — titles that could quite easily appear on a recommended reading list from a professor or literary critic.

Vampire Diaries

"Former Vampire Diaries costars — and current Brothers Bond Bourbon founders — Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus to discuss everything from their time on the long-running CW drama to their 15-year friendship (and Somerhalder's dance moves)."

https://ew.com/paul-wesley-says-vampire-diaries-steroline-never-should-have-left-writers-room-11690594?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16811182-20250308&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

ABC Stars

"For four years, audiences tuned into ABC to watch their favorite awkward young woman with no fashion sense navigate her new job at an upscale, trendy fashion magazine."https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/abc-star-arrested-for-battery-mug-shot-revealed-ks1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily+Email+-+March+8%2C+2025&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

Good Morning America

"On November 3, ABC’s hit morning show Good Morning America will celebrate 50 years on the air."https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/names-to-replace-michael-strahan-good-morning-america-ks1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking+News+-+Universal&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

 (DR. SEUSS DAY)"Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-day-march-2-unless-weekend?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12737009&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Last Breath

"Last Breath is actually suspenseful and builds towards that in increments."

https://screenrant.com/last-breath-movie-review-2025/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502281703&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Bill Murray and Gene Hackman

"Bill Murray is remembering his late Royal Tenenbaums costar Gene Hackman, who was found dead at the age of 95 in his Santa Fe, N.M., home this week."

https://ew.com/bill-murray-remembers-gene-hackman-royal-tenenbaums-wes-anderson-11688276?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16723121-20250228&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Gene Hackman

"Nobody can lose their shit and start yelling quite like Gene Hackman."

https://kotaku.com/gene-hackman-movies-stream-hoosiers-enemy-state-1851767152

Twist Endings

"In Hollywood, a lot of directors have built their careers on their twist endings, from M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense to Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects."https://www.cbr.com/movies-ruined-after-spoiling-twists/

Read Across America Day

"Read Across America Day bursts with enthusiasm as it brings the joys of reading to the forefront of communities nationwide."https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/read-across-america-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY

"On February 26th, have a happily ever after kind of day."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-tell-a-fairy-tale-day-february-26?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12710819&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Best Movie Villians

"The best movie villains affect more than just the film’s protagonist. They practically jump out of the screen and live in our nightmares."https://listverse.com/2025/02/22/10-famous-movie-villains-inspired-by-real-people/

Fairy Tale Day

"Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable… National Tell A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths and stories, old and new."

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tell-a-fairy-tale-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

Roberto Orci

"Roberto Orci, well known to readers of this site, has passed away."https://trekmovie.com/2025/02/25/star-trek-movies-writer-producer-robert-orci-has-passed-away/#google_vignette

Middle Reboot

""It was just sort of perfection — and you don't wanna mess with perfection," Heaton said of Everybody Loves Raymond in an interview published Tuesday in Yahoo Entertainment. "https://ew.com/patricia-heaton-says-the-middle-and-everybody-loves-raymond-dont-need-reboots-11683183?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16622139-20250223&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022325&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Cameo on TV

"It's always fun when a musician or musical act makes a cameo in a movie."https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-musician-movie-cameos/mike-mcgranaghan?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=rankertrending&utm_campaign=rt_active&utm_content=20250222&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Suits LA

"Aaron Korsh's Suits LA aims to continue the legacy of Suits 13 years after it premiered, but it ultimately disappoints. When Suits found a resurgence via streaming in 2023, it became clear it was only a matter of time before any broadcaster attempted to resurrect the franchise."https://screenrant.com/suits-la-season-1-review/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502211623&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Critics

"Critics these days are often accused – usually by angry commenters who liked something that was reviewed harshly and who feel they must assert, to themselves and the world, that their opinion is right – of thinking too hard about movies. This isn't meant to be art, they say. This is entertainment. That remark is typically followed by a reminder that whatever popcorn flick isn't Citizen Kane, or 12 Angry Men, or The Godfather, as if those titles became household names by appealing only to one's higher sensibilities."https://screenrant.com/cleaner-movie-review-2025/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502211623&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Wicked

"Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the box office success of “Wicked,” will command center stage on Broadway’s biggest night as host of the 78th Tony Awards."https://variety.com/2025/film/news/cynthia-erivo-tony-awards-host-wicked-1236313086/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

SNL special

"NBC’s 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” hit a very strong 14.8 million viewers on average across NBC and Peacock on Sunday night."https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/snl-50-ratings-viewers-anniversary-special-1236311110/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Odyssey

"More details about Christopher Nolan‘s forthcoming movie version of Homer’s The Odyssey have been revealed."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/matt-damon-christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-odysseus-first-look-photo-1236139274/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Captain America

"Steve Rogers's own personal journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been quite the time-bending trip, but it’s nothing compared to the journey of the mantle he so proudly wore."https://www.ranker.com/list/captain-america-mcu-timeline/stephanroget?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Marvel Films

"Have you ever been sitting in a movie theater, watching the latest Marvel film, thinking to yourself, "Wow, that actor is too good for the MCU"?"https://www.ranker.com/list/overqualified-mcu-movie-performances/tyler-mitchell?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Beloved Films

"Some of the most beloved films of all time feature over-the-top, absolutely insane action sequences."https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-fight-scenes-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

O.C.

"It’s been over 20 years since The O.C., perhaps the classic teen melodrama of the early aughts, premiered in 2003."https://ew.com/the-oc-cast-where-are-they-now-8788359?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16540772-20250215&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=021525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Frankie Muniz

"Frankie Muniz is open to critique - even from himself."https://ew.com/frankie-muniz-says-his-malcolm-in-the-middle-character-was-the-worst-malcolm-sucked-8789692?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16540772-20250215&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=021525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Longest Running Program

"Weird as it sounds now, Saturday Night Live's 50-year tenure as one of the longest running programs in TV history may have come down to two important decisions made before the show even debuted in 1975."https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/nx-s1-5262898/saturday-night-live-50th-anniversary?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Most Watched SNL skits

"If you were to imagine the most-watched “Saturday Night Live” sketches of all time, certain characters would likely come to mind."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/10-most-watched-snl-sketches-192617351.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday Night Live

"The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday."

https://apnews.com/article/snl-50th-anniversary-what-to-know-5f8001a3146e4602bc1d226f9224588d?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Goodies 2

"Warner Bros. has hired Potsy Ponciroli to write the script for the sequel, it was announced Friday — almost 40 years after the original movie hit theaters back in 1985."https://variety.com/2025/film/news/goonies-2-sequel-steven-spielberg-1236308226/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Cobra Kai

"Cobra Kai marks the end of a journey that began in 1984."https://gizmodo.com/the-deleted-cobra-kai-scene-that-wouldve-changed-everything-2000561284?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-02-15

Rocks and Roll Hall of Fame

"The list of 14 performer nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 includes eight candidates who appear on the institution’s ballot for the first time — including some surprises that range from the previously overlooked “Twist” popularizer Chubby Checker to the Latin rock group Maná to the jam band Phish."https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees-2025-outkast-phish-billy-idol-chubby-checker-mariah-carey-1236304811/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Godfather

"Veteran mafia bosses in Sicily, fearing new recruits lack a code of honour, have been urging them to watch The Godfather to learn the trade, a police investigation has revealed."https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/arrested-mafia-bosses-the-godfather-cosa-nostra-fmlwhgcpk?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wicked

https://ew.com/lin-manuel-miranda-reveals-why-he-wasnt-cast-in-wicked-8785645?tag=movies&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16451434-20250209&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=020925&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Cliffhanger

"A well-planned and well-executed cliffhanger can turn a good TV show into a pop-cultural phenomenon. Series that release episodes weekly are perfect for water cooler talk, as audiences tune in and discuss the plot and characters at length. Cliffhangers especially spark discussions and keep audiences invested."https://screenrant.com/best-tv-cliffhangers-changed-show-consequences-list/