James Earl Jones

"James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-earl-jones-dead-darth-vader-lion-king-1236138656/

James Earl Jones

"Earlier this morning, talented and beloved screen and stage actor James Earl Jones died in Dutchess County, NY. Jones was 93 years old."https://kotaku.com/james-earl-jones-dies-dead-rip-darth-vader-93-lion-king-1851644027

James Earl Jones

"James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-earl-jones-dead-darth-vader-lion-king-1236138656/

Beetlejuice 2

"After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend."

https://apnews.com/article/box-office-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-aa6796a00177befac22de6339d6c5a57?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

James Darren

"James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to becoming an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-darren-gidget-moondoggie-star-trek-1236127756/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Beetlejuice

"It opens on Aug. 28 with the premiere of the U.S. comedy horror "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", directed by Tim Burton."

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/when-is-venice-film-festival-2024-what-can-we-expect-2024-08-27/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Modern Family

"Jesse Tyler Ferguson is remembering his “terrible” experience re-recording dialogue for a Modern Family episode after suffering a nasty vocal cord 

injury."

https://ew.com/jesse-tyler-ferguson-recalls-re-recording-modern-family-lines-after-vocal-injury-8702203?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14327445-20240827&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Baldwin severing ties

"Billy Baldwin is severing any ties between him and his former friend, Robert F. Kennedy Jr."https://ew.com/billy-baldwin-disavows-former-friend-robert-f-kennedy-8701324?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14314742-20240826&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082624&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Find Your Inner Nerd Day

"FIND YOUR INNER NERD DAY

August 23 is Find Your Inner Nerd Day on the National Day Calendar, and we are sending out an SOS for all inner nerds today! It's time to show the world how amazing our differences are and inspire everyone to embrace our quirkiness by sharing what we love."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/find-your-inner-nerd-day-august-23?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10775516&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Fraiser

"Frasier season 2 is sure to be full of surprises, from the return of some beloved characters to the introduction of some all-new ones played by familiar faces. But could romance between two dear friends be in the cards as well?"

https://ew.com/frasier-season-2-first-look-photos-frasier-roz-exclusive-8695682?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14227905-20240819&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081924&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

James Cameron

"No point in accusing James Cameron of a possessing a quality he's proud of. No point in starting beef with Cameron at all."

https://ew.com/james-cameron-reacts-to-roland-emmerich-saying-he-s-overbearing-8694355?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14186489-20240817&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send3&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Masked Singer

"Season 12 of The Masked Singer is coming in like a wrecking ball."

https://ew.com/masked-singer-season-12-theme-nights-dick-van-dyke-jewel-return-8696100?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14188490-20240815&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send3&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081524&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Stephen King

"Surely, no one would be crazy enough to doubt the notion that Stephen King holds a lot of influence when it comes to the world of fear-inducing entertainment."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/stephen-king-endorsed-movie-100-220600828.html

Paramount Global

"Paramount Global has made a significant and surprising move by shutting down its namesake television studio, Paramount Television Studios (PTVS), as part of a larger corporate restructuring effort."

https://collider.com/reacher-season-3-paramount-studios-update/

Most Writers Names

"Most writers go by their real name."

https://interestingfacts.com/famous-pen-names/

Simpsons

"Disney is pulling The Simpsons off of traditional television broadcast and moving to produce subscriber-only streaming episodes of the beloved Fox sitcom."https://insidethemagic.net/2024/08/the-simpsons-pulled-off-television-becomes-disney-subscription-only-nk1/

Japan Expo

"Japan Expo Paris is the largest Japanese pop culture convention outside of the country it honors, so you can always expect some incredible cosplay from the four-day convention."

https://kotaku.com/japan-expo-paris-2024-cosplay-costumes-best-anime-1851618291?utm_source=kotaku_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-08-12

Deadpool and Wolverine

"“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club."

https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/deadpool-wolverine-1-billion-global-box-office-milestone-1236091230/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Looney Tunes Movie

"Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Warner Bros. Animation’s The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie from GFM Animation, which handles worldwide distribution sales."

https://deadline.com/2024/08/looney-tunes-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-release-date-1236034711/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEh-xVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHckXi3mkRWu0Kzoe77xONFVEu9qLf8sOXLUuo8I4uE8P9RdHUxxRKxovXQ_aem_Xt6gDKgoc1xLEiZZkUrpow

Boy Meets World

"Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel thinks her character Topanga and Ben Savage's character Cory should have maybe said "I don't" instead of "I do" on the show."https://ew.com/boy-meets-world-danielle-fishel-thinks-cory-and-topanga-should-not-have-married-8690675?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14068176-20240806&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080624&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY | AUGUST 9

"National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-book-lovers-day-august-9?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10679305&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

TV Stars on shows

"In a perfect world, every TV star sticks with their character for a show's entire run." https://ew.com/actors-who-were-replaced-8682777?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14019888-20240804&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080424&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Streaming Sports

"Streaming sports on a stand-alone basis won’t be cheap." https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/venu-launch-42-99-per-month-disney-fox-warner-bros-discovery-1236092585/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

AMC Theatres

"During a quarter in which box office grosses started off weaker, the nation’s biggest exhibitor AMC Theatres posted a net loss as well as revenue almost $300 million below the comparable frame a year ago." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-q2-2024-earnings-1235965403/#recipient_hashed=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&recipient_salt=8654cf41e3716a91bb28d4f7322d423a29e09a66482cc0c39d40385591bf5de6&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=541238_08-02-2024&utm_term=10057839 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books to Read

Most of us have those books: You know, the ones that sit on our shelves for years, staring at us, intimidating us with their page lengths and making us feel guilty because we haven’t found the time or motivation to read them yet. They’re the books that show up again and again on demanding lists of “books to read before you die.” We know we should read these books, and we definitely will — eventually. After all, they’re featured on the aforementioned distinguished lists for good reason. The lessons and characters in these novels sometimes reach across centuries and continents to speak to our hearts and minds, to broaden our horizons, and to completely shift our perspective on the meaning of life. But gaining the motivation to read a 500-page book can feel impossible when scrolling on our phone is more accessible and often more immediately gratifying. So don’t feel guilty if you haven’t read the books on this list — after all, the shortest (East of Eden) clocks in at a cool 600-700 pages, and a few others have an eye-popping page count of more than 1,000. So while we certainly understand why starting any of these books may feel like a daunting task, we hope these quotes will make their respective tomes feel more accessible and maybe even inspire you to crack one of them open at long last. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books

Different authors take different approaches to ending their novels. The prolific Joyce Carol Oates, for example, believes “The first sentence can’t be written until the final sentence is written.” Novelist and playwright Colm Tóibín, on the other hand, suggests that “Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep — it can't be done abruptly.” Science-fiction author Frank Herbert, meanwhile, keeps it simple: “There is no real ending. It's just the place where you stop the story.” Whatever the approach, nailing the ending is arguably the trickiest part of any story: If an author comes up short with their finale, the reader will be left unsatisfied at best, or angry at worst. The following closing lines are often considered among the finest in literature, whether they are happy or sad, hopeful or hopeless, and in some cases simply heart-wrenching. And, yes: spoiler alert. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Walter Elias Disney

Wherever the young Disney went, he drew. At high school he became the cartoonist for the school newspaper and took night courses at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He lied about his age to join the Red Cross just before the end of World War I, and during the war he drew cartoons on the side of his ambulance and had some work published in Stars and Stripes. Then, at 18, he began an apprenticeship at a commercial art studio. Disney became increasingly interested in animation in the burgeoning silent film industry, and in 1921 founded his Laugh-O-Gram Studio. His short cartoons didn’t earn enough money, and the studio went bankrupt in 1923. Later that year he moved to Hollywood and founded the Disney Brothers Studio‍ with his brother Roy — the same studio that would later become the world-famous Walt Disney Company. With the help of his creation, Mickey Mouse, Disney became more and more successful during the following decade, despite plenty of bumps along the road. He won his first Academy Award in 1932, his second a year later, and went on to win 22 Oscars during his career — more than anyone else in history. Beloved animated classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, and Sleeping Beauty made Disney a cultural icon, and his theme parks, merchandise, and other interests made him a wealthy man. Disney died in 1966, but remains a towering figure in pop culture. Today, he is widely quoted online, for his words of inspiration and his business and leadership acumen. But, much like Mark Twain and Winston Churchill, he has also been attached to many famous quotes that he never actually said. Here, we set the record straight with 9 quotes often misattributed to the legendary animator. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books...

Countless awards recognize outstanding literary works on an annual basis. We’ve previously written about Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, but there are also other prestigious prizes, such as the National Book Award, the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and the Booker Prize. If you’re looking for your next unforgettable read, checking out past winners (and nominees!) is a great place to start. The National Book Award has been around since 1950 and honors the best works of fiction, nonfiction, translated literature, young people’s literature, and poetry published in the United States each year. A longlist of 10 books is cut down to five finalists by a panel of judges, who then select a winner. In 2024, the award expanded its eligibility to include authors who don’t hold U.S. citizenship. Meanwhile, the Women’s Prize for Fiction highlights — you guessed it — the female author of the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom. First instituted in 1996, the award kicks off with the announcement of a longlist of nominees early in the year, typically around March, with a shortlist following soon after. Then the winner is picked by a board of “five leading women,” which could include actors, authors, journalists, etc. In 2024, the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction was introduced as a sister prize. The Booker Prize is conferred each year to a work of fiction written in English and published in either the U.K. or Ireland. The award is named after Booker, McConnell Ltd., which began sponsoring it upon its inauguration in 1969. The winner is chosen from a shortlist by a five-person panel made up of authors, journalists, publishers, politicians, and those who work in the entertainment industry. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey’s career began in 1977 when he made his first stand-up comedy appearance at the age of 15. After he found TV stardom on the sketch comedy "In Living Color," global fame came in 1994, a breakthrough year in which he starred in not one but three smash films: “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask,” and “Dumb and Dumber.” His unique blend of riotous slapstick and funny faces made him a beloved household name, but he also showed real acting chops in movies such as “The Truman Show,” “Man on the Moon,” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Whether he’s playing the Grinch or God, Carrey has always sought to bring his unique light to the performance. “I'm going to do whatever I can to bring to the world something creative, something challenging, something inventive,” he told the “L.A. Times.” “And whenever possible, when pain happens, when confusion happens, when disillusionment happens, I turn it into something.” yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Muppets

The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in 1955 for a short-format television show called Sam and Friends. From the kindhearted Kermit to the affable Fozzie Bear, the wacky, smart, and flamboyant characters were a hit. In 1969, the Muppets appeared on the wildly successful children’s program Sesame Street, and by 1976, the popularity of the colorful cast led to a half-hour of prime time called The Muppet Show. In its five-year run, the show won four Emmy Awards and was nominated for another 21. Even as the showrunners took home their awards, the Muppets were just getting started. In 1979, they starred in the first of several movies, The Muppet Movie. The 1980s and '90s brought a number of spinoffs, including Muppet Babies, Muppets Tonight, and The Jim Henson Hour. The characters have also appeared on late-night TV talk shows, and made cameo appearances on everything from The Simpsons to The West Wing. After six decades in the spotlight, the Muppets continue to shine. Their message of friendship, love, and laughter is as relevant today as it has ever been. Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite quotes from the Muppets, but before we open up the floor, we’ll leave you with a quote from their uniquely talented creator, who passed away in 1990: “If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to.” yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY

NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY "National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today." https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-drive-thru-day-july-24?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10514247&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias is the perfect movie for any mood. Whether we want to laugh or cry or we’re just in need of some nostalgia-tinged comfort, this 1989 classic has us covered — and it never gets old, no matter how many times we’ve seen it. The movie was adapted from a 1987 off-Broadway play written by Robert Harling, which he based on the life of his younger sister, Susan (who’s represented by Shelby in the story). Harling, who also wrote the movie’s screenplay, beautifully captures the unique, adaptable, and indestructible bonds among women. No matter our age or gender, we can all find pieces of ourselves in the immaculately drawn characters: the acerbic Ouiser, the elegant and gossipy Clairee, the sweet and sassy Truvy, the devoted M’Lynn, the stubbornly brave Shelby, the soul-searching Annelle, and even the playful Drum. As we rewatch Steel Magnolias over the years, the characters we relate most to may fluctuate, just like the seasons of life depicted in the film — and that’s what makes this story so beautifully timeless. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Sigourney Weiver

"Sigourney Weaver made sure to keep her distance from Harry Connick Jr. while they were shooting the 1995 movie Copycat. " https://ew.com/harry-connick-jr-says-sigourney-weaver-avoided-him-on-copycat-set-8681140?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=13868766-20240722&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=072224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Favorite Movies

We all have comfort movies. Maybe it’s a movie that reminds us of someone we love, or maybe it’s one we go back to when we’re sick in bed or recovering from grief, stress, or heartache. Whatever our comfort films mean to us, their ability to soothe us and provide us with some tranquility is unmatched. But what makes a feel-good movie? The plots are often a little far-fetched and silly, or else they might depict an underdog on an uplifting journey that results in success or romance. The characters are lovable and relatable (for the most part), the settings are serene and gorgeous, and there might even be a musical number or two involved. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books

Books have the magical ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in their readers, including uproarious laughter. A well-written novel can be just as funny as an episode of your favorite sitcom or a blockbuster comedy movie when written by an author who’s adept at tickling our funny bones. The sharp humor of a talented wordsmith is often worthy competition for even the most prolific stand-up comedians. From Shakespeare’s day all the way up to modern times, wry humorists such as Kurt Vonnegut and Erma Bombeck — just to name a couple — have delighted their readership with witty quips and quotes that offer a biting, sometimes satirical take on the world around us. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Dollywood

"Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain." https://insidethemagic.net/2024/07/dollywood-theme-park-closes-immediately-cj1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Top+Stories+2024-07-21&utm_term=ITM+Master+List yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Shannon Doherty

"Shannen Doherty had a long history in Hollywood, from shows such as Beverly Hills 90210 and movies such as Heathers." https://hiddenremote.com/posts/remembering-shannen-doherty-and-her-legacy-on-charmed-01j311nv6f1m?utm_campaign=FansidedTV+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Fox's New 2024 Animation Block

"Fox recently announced exciting news regarding their Fall 2024 Animation Domination block, which promises a spectacular September premiere. One animated show that I'm looking forward to is The Simpsons' season 36." https://hiddenremote.com/posts/fox-teases-their-animation-domination-block-in-fall-2024-release-dates-and-plot-details-01j30tm67hk8?utm_campaign=FansidedTV+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Jack Black

"Jack Black has canceled “all future creative plans” for his beloved rock band Tenacious D and canceled their ongoing tour after partner Kyle Gass made a “joke” regarding the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump." https://insidethemagic.net/2024/07/jack-black-abruptly-ends-30-year-career-cancels-all-future-projects-nk1/?%3Fadt_ei=yeremiah%40aol.com&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+In+-+Country+Bear+Character+Removed&utm_term=ITM+Master+List yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Xbox 360

"The Xbox 360 is one of the all-time great consoles that, among other things, spearheaded the ecosystem for indie games and digital downloads. That makes the closure of the Xbox 360 marketplace at the end of July all the more bittersweet, as the console’s storefront will permanently go offline, closing the book on one of the most eclectic game libraries ever."

https://kotaku.com/xbox-360-store-shutdown-offline-july-2024-1851587402?utm_source=kotaku_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-07-14

Katee Stakoff

"I adore when fan-favorite actors known for one fictional franchise take on iconic roles within other beloved universes, with Katee Sackhoff being a prime example of someone who regularly takes on playing beloved characters."

https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/katee-sackhoff-tv-fan-favorite-joined-watchmen-chapter-one-silk-spectre

Marvel Studios

"Marvel Studios has reportedly been doing some spring cleaning. After a questionable year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe all around in 2023 (which saw two movies underperform and a Disney Plus series receive highly negative reviews), the studio is slowing things down, reflecting on its Multiverse Saga thus far and attempting to figure out ways to ensure that it can be more consistent and coherent."

https://bamsmackpow.com/posts/marvel-reportedly-cancels-monica-rambeau-photon-disney-show-rumors-01j2j695vn4f

Oppenheimer

"Oppenheimer was one of the most successful films of 2023, and with good reason. "

https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/article/5-fascinating-details-that-oppenheimer-left-out/

Academy Awards

Since the Academy Awards debuted in 1929, the Best Picture category has been widely considered the ceremony’s most prestigious honor. The recipients have encompassed a wide range of genres, from historical epics to black comedies to sweepingly romantic movie musicals.Some Best Picture winners have stood the test of time better than others, but many are still considered true classics, including such timeless films as On the Waterfront, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Godfather.

Serial Mom

"“Serial Mom” is a cult classic film released in 1994, directed by John Waters and starring Kathleen Turner in the lead role."

https://facts.net/movie/36-facts-about-the-movie-serial-mom/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Rewrites

"Reshoots, rewrites, creative differences and all manner of other excuses have been used to explain why some shows, no matter how good, only seem to get one shot at making an impression."

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/3-shows-cancelled-disney-deserve-070000360.html

Blonde Bombshell

"Forever known as the “Blonde Bombshell,” Marilyn Monroe was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1950s and 1960s and became one of Hollywood’s most famous sex symbols through films such as The Seven Year Itch, Some Like It Hot, and The Misfits."

https://www.interestingfacts.com/marilyn-monroe-facts/YyjXR0KJ8wAIteBd?liu=f990a22b8f045d09d1eb29acc743f7c5&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2224703946

Frankenstein

"The only privately-owned first edition of Mary Shelley's pioneering horror novel Frankenstein was auctioned for a hair-raising sum of $843,750."

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/07/01/Heritage-Auctions-Frankenstein-first-edition/2791719863964?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Will Smith

"Will Smith can “earn” his way back to attending the Oscars - but will not have his 10 year ban from the bash cut just because he is enjoying a sensational Hollywood comeback with Bad Boys 4."https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.themirror.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/smith-earn-way-back-attending-577283.amp

Steven Spielberg

"While his rise was undeniably meteoric, it wasn’t quite a case of Steven Spielberg coming out of nowhere and turning the established norms of the cinema industry upside down at the first attempt."https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mentor-who-took-steven-spielberg-under-their-wing/

Lost Ending

"It’s one of the most divisive series finales of all time — when Lost aired its last episode on May 23, 2010, fans either loved or hated the complicated ending."

https://people.com/lost-ending-explained-8668916?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=13688017-20240707&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=people-news_newsletter&utm_content=070724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Weekend At Bernie’s

"35 years ago this week, Weekend At Bernie’s opened its modest theatrical run. The film grossed about $30 million on a $15 million budget, barely turning a profit when accounting for marketing costs."

https://www.avclub.com/weekend-at-bernies-35th-anniversary-1851575723

Beetlejuice II

"The 81st Venice Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Tim Burton‘s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci, with Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe."

https://deadline.com/2024/07/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-sequel-venice-film-festival-opening-movie-2024-tim-burton-michael-keaton-1235999536/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Smac Mcreanor

"Dancer and comedian Smac McCreanor, who previously performed interpretive dances alongside items crushed by a hydraulic press and danced as chickens, quite amusingly reinterpreted famous company logos using creative body movements."https://laughingsquid.com/dance-reinterpretations-company-logos/?utm_source=subscribe.laughingsquid.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pair-of-easily-amused-cats-watch-a-bubble-tea-pearl-moving-back-and-forth-inside-a-straw

Summer Media

"Summer is officially here and with it comes lots of streaming content."

https://gizmodo.com/streaming-july-2024-netflix-amazon-disney-hulu-shudder-1851566819?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-07-01

July 2024

"July is the peak of summer, so why not celebrate the season with the peak of entertainment?"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/movies/everything-coming-to-paramount-plus-in-july-2024/%3famp

July 2024

"Continuing this year’s running theme, July is light on tentpoles and new releases. It’s still a byproduct of last year’s shutdowns and Hollywood’s molasses-paced COVID recovery. Also not helping things: Potential blockbusters like Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F going straight to streaming."

https://www.avclub.com/july-2024-film-preview-new-movies-1851558136

Donald Sutherland

"Donald Sutherland, the tall, lean and long-faced Canadian actor who became a countercultural icon with such films as “The Dirty Dozen,” “MASH,” “Klute” and “Don’t Look Now,” and who subsequently enjoyed a prolific and wide-ranging career in films including “Ordinary People,” “Without Limits” and the “Hunger Games” films, died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, CAA confirmed. He was 88."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/donald-sutherland-dead-mash-hunger-games-1236043323/

Ian McKellon

"Actor Ian McKellen was hospitalized on June 17 after falling off stage mid-performance in London, the BBC reports."https://people.com/ian-mckellen-85-hospitalized-after-falling-off-stage-8665007?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=13442602-20240617&utm_campaign=ppl-breakingnews_relationship-builder&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=061724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Best Musical

"The Outsiders was named best musical, while Merrily We Roll Along won the Tony for best revival of a musical."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/2024-tony-awards-winners-list-1235923964/

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

"When Donald Glover first approached showrunner Francesca Sloane about adapting “Mr. & Mrs. Smtih” for Amazon Prime, she “started laughing,” and thought it was a “weird Donald Glover joke that he randomly spit out.” She was confused as to why he would pick the 2005 action-comedy of all movies, but as the conversation evolved, the project began taking shape in her mind."

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/night-in-the-writers-room-drama-mr-and-mrs-smith-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-shogun-1236038806/amp/

NATIONAL MOVIE NIGHT

"Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and your favorite buddy, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then queue up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-movie-night-second-friday-in-june?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10113933&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Jennifer Aniston Children book

"Jennifer Aniston is hitting the books — and with a familiar friend."

https://people.com/jennifer-aniston-new-children-s-book-exclusive-8659621?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Dick Van Dyke

"Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke has made history, winning the 2024 Daytime Emmy award for guest performer in a daytime drama series — via his spot on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives.”"

https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/dick-van-dyke-daytime-emmys-winner-days-of-our-lives-1236029346/

Gene Wilder

"Remembering Gene Wilder—a 2023 documentary about the life and career of the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory legend—is one of the films new on Netflix this week."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2024/06/09/gene-wilder-documentary-among-new-movies-on-netflix-this-week/

Father's Day

"It’s time to celebrate Father’s Day and for those geeky dads, io9 has a guide for must-have gifts to show them they’re special."

https://gizmodo.com/geeky-fathers-day-gift-guide-marvel-dc-star-wars-bluey-1851526269?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-06-08

Spaceballs Sequel

"When spoof-master Mel Brooks delivered his classic "Star Wars" parody "Spaceballs" back in 1987, his Schwartz-wielding character Yogurt (a riff on Frank Oz's beloved Yoda) made a meta joke that put forth the hope of one day seeing a sequel, "Spaceballs II: The Search for More Money.""

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1598434/spaceballs-sequel-mel-brooks-josh-gad-star-wars-parody/

X files reboot

"As development forges ahead on the new take on the franchise, David Duchovny comments for the first time on The X-Files reboot."

https://screenrant.com/the-x-files-reboot-david-duchovny-comments/

NATIONAL VCR DAY

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=10043446&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

National Drive-In Movie Day

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=10014583&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

May showers bring June's shows

"May showers bring June flowers and also, lots of streaming content. Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones that we like most.)"

https://gizmodo.com/best-streaming-june-2024-netflix-prime-hulu-disney-plus-1851508107?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-06-04

Paramonts Merger

"It's (almost) official: Paramount Pictures is the latest Hollywood studio to merge with another major player in the business."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1594530/paramount-pictures-merging-skydance-media/

Streaming

"The streaming era operates via a cold and opaque calculus. Many shows unceremoniously premiere with limited promotion, only to face swift cancellation with an equal lack of fanfare."

https://www.polygon.com/24168682/scavengers-reign-netflix-sci-fi-show

Home Alone

"The iconic suburban Chicago house used in "Home Alone" is up for sale and could be yours – if you have at least $5 million to spare."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2024/05/28/home-alone-house-for-sale-photos/73875915007/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Amozon Prime

"Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series based on Andy Lane’s “Young Sherlock Holmes” novels with Hero Fiennes Tiffin set for the lead role, Variety has learned."

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/young-sherlock-holmes-series-amazon-hero-fiennes-tiffin-guy-ritchie-1236018539/amp/

Forrest Gump

"This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Forrest Gump, a film Southern in its setting and sensibility, and global in its resonance."

https://gardenandgun.com/feature/forrest-gump-turns-thirty-an-oral-history-of-the-unexpected-blockbuster/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

Morgan Spurlock

https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/morgan-spurlock-dead-super-size-me-1236015338/

NATIONAL STREAMING DAY | MAY 20

"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=9865691&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL CLASSIC MOVIE DAY

"Today is May 16 and we are celebrating National Classic Movie Day by reminiscing about the movies we have seen on the big screen."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-classic-movie-day-may-16?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9850166&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Good Doctor

"It's not easy saying goodbye to a show like The Good Doctor, a medical drama that viewers have bonded with over seven seasons, and compounding that loss is a serious cancer diagnosis for a beloved main character, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff), whose terminal illness was confirmed in Tuesday's penultimate episode, "Unconditional."" https://parade.com/tv/the-good-doctor-showrunner-interview-glassman-cancer-returns-finale?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_9868949&hashed_email=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&lctg=188476845 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books are Magic

Books have the magical ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in their readers, including uproarious laughter. A well-written novel can be just as funny as an episode of your favorite sitcom or a blockbuster comedy movie when written by an author who’s adept at tickling our funny bones. The sharp humor of a talented wordsmith is often worthy competition for even the most prolific stand-up comedians.

From Shakespeare’s day all the way up to modern times, wry humorists such as Kurt Vonnegut and Erma Bombeck — just to name a couple — have delighted their readership with witty quips and quotes that offer a biting, sometimes satirical take on the world around us.

Freddie Prince Jr.

"Asked if he would consider playing Fred in an R-rated third film that some fans have been calling for, Prinze Jr. was quick to say no."

https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/freddie-prinze-jr-says-zero-120500177.html

ST VOY: Full Circle

Kristen Beyer

This novel has 561 pages. I started reading it Monday October 9, 2023. I finished this book on February 7, 2024.

Chakotay was waiting for Janeway at Ponte-desi-Scalzi, a restaurant in France. Mark her X, came and told him she was dead.

B'Lanna believed her daughter, Mireal was in danger. Mireal was said to be the Kuvah'magh or Klingon Savior. However Janeway recommended Tom to be the First Officer on Voyager.

B'Lanna, Mireal and Tom to Tom's parents on Earth. Tom asked B'Lanna and she accepted. 

Project Full Circle was put together to track what Voyager had been through in the Delta Quadrant. Tom was going to see Captain Afsarah Eden about Project Full Circle. They were looking into what future gave to the crew and modifications 7 of 9 had made.

B'lanna was asking Logi for permission to leave the planet for Tom's celebration for his new posting on Voyager as first officer but was denied. She was apalled by this. Logi was a spokesperson for the emperor who said that this was a place of worship, and should not be treated as a hotel to come and go as you pleased. B'Lanna heard a scream from Mireal and sprang into action with her Batleth in hand. She killed one of the intruders. They got Mireal. Logi was assisting B'Lanna in retrieving her from her captures.

Katheryn had a Vulcan assistant, Decan. Harry broke up with Libby. The girl he kept throughout Voyagers journey in the Delta Quadrant. B'Lanna was a decendant of Amar, the wife of Kahless. Tom just introduced Chakotay to Voyagers new councilor, Cambridge.

"Command is a wonderful challenge, except when it isn’t."

Kathryn Janeway

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 89

"For all of it's elegance, Hal'korim's crude mapping system is ripe with potential for minute variations that would undoubtedly alter the location indicated by the obelisk. T'Krek seems certain that he has found what he was seeking, but without further analysis I'm not ready to bet my life my life or Mireal's on his calculations."

B'Lanna Torres Paris

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 103

Voyager is going to assist the Klingons in the search for Tom's wife and daughter because Tom knew how to negotiate, by threatening the Chancellor to a duel.

Seven had an Aunt Irene on Earth. They met for Sunday brunches, and lazy afternoon strolls.

"Most bat'leths were forged from baakonite. The swords Hal'krom had created were largely comprised of this metal, but also contained trace elements of another substance, which the tricorder could not identify. In all likelihood it was some rare metal that Hal'kron had worked into her weapons but that, a thousand years later, might be much harder to come by. B'Lanna knew nothing of the craft of sword making, butva cursory comparison of her blade with the more modern bat'leth that Logt had obtained for her showed clearly that ancient bat'leths were significantly more robust than those in common use faded. The analysis suggested that the ancient blades had been formed by a foldng technique that reduced impurities, thereby strengthening the swords and allowing them to maintain their sharpness long past the time when most others went dull."

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer pp. 119-120

B'Lanna and Mirael were miraculously returned to Tom. Seven was so committed to find Mireal that she was going to forego regeneration until she was found.

Tom and B'Lanna were arguing and counilor Cambridge came in. He told them to sit down and they did.

Logt had abducted B'Lanna, for she was discovered to be a part of an ancient Klingon sect. They escaped on the Delta Flyer.

Tuvok went to an alein telepath who was able to put him in nightmarish memories of the past. He saw Kes. He quickly blocked her out of his mind. She got angry with him. He mind-melded with her.

When Torres awoke on Logt ship, she heard her daughter, Mireal cry. Mireal was brought to her. She had learned how to woke and talk, which Torres was proud of, but at the same time disheartened that she hadn't witnessed them. Logt had jusr offered Torres to join her and Mirael and she accepted. An odd thing she noticed was that there were no Klingon males on the ship. She wondered where they were?

Janeway, Seven, and the rest of the away team made it past a deadly beast, which resembled a bear, by showing no fear and remaing calm and going passed. Chakotay just sent an away team down to assist Janeway's team fight against the Klingons, and to help them return safely to Voyager. Logt and the away team from Voyager are in search for Mireal.

"Fate doesn't give a damn about our intentions."

Kathryn Janeway

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 247

"Powers rise and fall. Leaders come and go. History makes a mockery of our best laid plans. In the end, you are left only with with these things you have shared with one another. The bond you created when you decided to marry is sacred and not to be taken lightly. If you nuture it, it will sustain it through the darkness. But if you treat it carelessly, if you allow the series of your life together to become a battlefield, it will never survive."

Owen Paris

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 264

"Death might have been hard for those who died, but at its worst be as hard as what had remained for the living."

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 269

"When a great person dies, for years the light they leave behind lies on the path of men."

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 307

Chakotay told Phobe Janeway's sister, not to worry he will make sure he made the Borg pay for what they did to Kathryn.

Deanna Troi told Tuvok of Kathryn's death and when she was about to leave his house felt his anger about her death and said if there was anything she could do to let her know. She was off to tell Reginald Barclay.

"If one wanted to make the Gods laugh, all one had to do was make a plan."

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 359

Chakotay just destroyed an Orion Vessel that destroyed Deep Space Five and murdered more than 20 people. Tom and Chakotay got into a disagreement because he could of saved those people. Counselor Cambridge came into his ready room and said he was still angry with Janeway.

Dr. Katz suggested to Chakotay that they fool the Borg into believing their cubes were useless and they would destroy them.

Owen Paris was dead. Tom told Dr. Katz before their briefing. Katz died in the battle against the Borg. Many others lost their lives as well.

"Running away from problems is nothing but a temporary solution."

Tom Paris

ST VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 423

"Embrace the happiness that is before you, for it is such simple joys that the rest of us will have to begin to rebuild."

Julia Paris

ST VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 424

The Doctor is going for a position as both Emergency Medical Hologram as well as Emergency Command Hologram of a ship. Naomi Wildman has been accepted in Starfleet Academy. She will be studying with Icheb.

"The ancient Lumni people have a spot just over that hill for the sacrificed dead. As long as your not interested in living anymore, it would be easy enough to lie down and join them."

Svetta

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 444

Tom gave Chakotay his combadge, because Chakotay was in the woods dealing with Janeway's death, and when he wanted to return to the Federation he could.

Eight other vessels were being equipped with Slipstream Drives to voyage through the Delta Quadrant with Voyager. Eden got the Doctor on the mission. Eden asked Seven to join, however she refused. B'Lanna and Mireal's shuttle was destroyed.

"Even when you didn’t want the spirits, they never truly left you. Some would say that in the darkest times, the spirits existed to carry you through them."

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 478

"Akoochima. God's of my father. I am far from my home. I walk in darkness alone and frightened. I ask you to find me in the darkess. I ask you to explain yourselves."

Chakotay

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 479

"You are alone. You've been alone for longer than you care to believe. You abandoned yourself, Chakotay. You hid behind pretty words like duty, honor, and love; and then you cloaked yourself in ugly ones: pain, anger and regret. But they mean nothing. They do not define you. Only you can do that. Only you can claim your own life. Why do you hesitate? Why do you fear?"

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kridten Beyer p. 480

Chakotay was talking to Counnsiler Cambridge how StarFleet never trusted Voyager and her crew since they got back from the Delta Quadrant. Eden was put in command of Voyager.

"We never really lose the path, even when we are floundering in the darkness. We are always where we are supposed to be at any given time and possess every resource that we need."

Chakotay

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 504

Harry reached out to John Torres, B'Lanna father, about her death.

"You have all been selected amoung StarFleets finest to take part in an unprecedented exploratory effort. The USS Voyager, a ship which has served with distinction for almost ten years, has now been tasked with leading the most advanced fleet StarFleet has ever assembled on a vital expedition to the far reaches of known space."

Admiral Williem Bastille

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 508

"The experience and expertise of those of you who have already visited the Delta Quadrant will be invaluable to our efforts. We go in peace, but we are prepared to face those who might be hostile to our presence. The Federation has no intention of expanding beyod the worlds we already encompass. We will, of course, extend the hand of friendship to any who wish to form alliances with us. Most importantly we go to seek out new life and new civilizations. We do not expect to encounter or antagonize another race as oppose to the principles of the Federation as the Borg, if they pose a potential threat to the Federation our efforts will be to enable StarFleet to prepare and meet any such threat."

Admiral Williem Bastille

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 510

Chakotay had visited Seven. She looked dishevelved from living with her dying relative Irene.

Harry went to see Libby.

"Everything has changed. Whatever illusions we use to have about our happy peaceful little part of the galexy are just gone. It feels like no place is ever going to be safe again."

Harry Kim

ST VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 525

"You couldn't control or change anything that's happened. None of us could. We just do the best we can at any given time, make the best choices and learn to live with the rest."

Libby

ST VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 527

Libby ended the relationship with Harry because of work. She helped Voyager with the Borg, as Peregrine.

"Just worry about the things you can do something about. The rest will take care of itself."

Libby

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 532

Chakotay talked to Eden before Voyager left. He asked her to take care of the crew. Eden was an alien from the Gamma Quadrant. She was brought up by two uncles, who introduced her to StarFleet. Eden may not be returning with Voyager.

"When it comes to mischief her future (Mireal's) is bright."

B'Lanna Torres

ST: VOY: Full Circle, Kristen Beyer p. 550

B'Lanna and Mireal were going back on Voyager with Tom. Chakotay wouldn't be returning to StarFleet.

I loved reading this book. It created a world of mysteries that I could only imagine the outcomes to. That is what reading is. To partake in someone's world and to immerse yourself with all you have.

Xmen

"Sunspot, also known as Roberto “Bobby” da Costa, is not only hot, rich, and single; he’s also the first Latino character to be a core part of a televised X-Men team."

https://www.avclub.com/latino-character-sunspot-x-men-97-tv-representation-1851459780

Office Spinoff

"On television, what’s died never stays dead. We’ve done this reboot dance before, we’ll do it again—but in truth, few TV reboot/spin-off/continuations are as high profile as The Office."

https://www.avclub.com/that-office-spin-off-greenlit-peacock-domhnall-gleeson-1851464401

Scooby-Doo

"Scooby-Doo has reportedly found a new home for the cartoon dog's next television series. shortly after the premiere of the second season of Velma, it's been revealed that a new Scooby-Doo series is in the works for a streaming release on Netflix."

https://www.cbr.com/scooby-doo-reboot-series-netflix/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202405011111&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Dwayne Johnson

"It appears all hasn't been jolly behind the scenes of Dwayne Johnson's upcoming Santa action film, Red One."

https://www.cbr.com/dwayne-johnson-ballooning-budget-red-one-production/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202405011111&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

The Simpsons

"The Simpsons has killed off multiple characters over the years, and another has been given the treatment in the latest episode."

https://www.cbr.com/the-simpsons-34-years-later-killed-off/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202405011111&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Sarah Michelle Gellar

"You may not know this, but there are actually two different Sarah Michelles."

https://www.aol.com/entertainment/sarah-michelle-gellar-shares-key-110000296.html

Netflix reduction

"Netflix removes a large amount of titles each month without warning – and May 2024 is no different."

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/movies-whats-leaving-netflix-may-2024-tv-b2537620.html

Denzel Washington

"One of Denzel Washington's biggest flops is getting a second life on Netflix."

Read More: https://www.looper.com/1554637/denzel-washington-flop-the-little-things-second-life-on-netflix/

Peter Jackson

"Peter Jackson's most notorious box office flop is finally finding some love on Netflix."

Read More: https://www.looper.com/1555529/peter-jackson-box-office-flop-mortal-engines-second-life-on-netflix/

Stories that immersed us

"If you’ve ever immersed yourself in an entirely different world while reading a book, you’re not alone. Stories that take place in intriguing locations are often the ones readers enjoy the most — in such books, the setting becomes almost as important as the characters themselves. Writers often draw inspiration for these stories from their real-life surroundings. Here are six fascinating locations that inspired some of the world’s best-known novels."

https://www.interestingfacts.com/locations-that-inspired-novels/YnB-VVm3LQAHz-nG?liu=f990a22b8f045d09d1eb29acc743f7c5&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2113854449

Summer Movies

"Are you ready for some movies this summer?"

https://apnews.com/article/summer-movie-calendar-2024-158cc6e353153720a53791d059b1e01f?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Stephen Spielberg

"While Steven Spielberg had already done 15 short films by the time he was 18, George Lucas’ Thx 1138, which was screened at the University of California, blew his filmography out of the water."

https://m.imdb.com/news/ni64558155/?ref_=tt_nwr_1

Archetypal Foundations

"Almost every character found in films, TV shows, and books stems from traditional—and sometimes ancient—archetypal foundations."

https://screencraft.org/blog/10-sidekick-character-archetypes-in-movies-and-tv/?utm_campaign=ScreenCraft%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ab8tQK4BwCSFfEPQOMD7sXBPqM8viwkHhGJg1l3iptC13abW5ys9K6MP_dkMLnkrgUst9T0PGzPOxbkOPWsbBga2qTaSe3jraX6ArA1DntSv6Y1k&_hsmi=299437092&utm_content=299437092&utm_source=hs_email

Western Genre

"While it was once the dominant form of American cinematic storytelling, the Western genre has been relatively quiet within the past decade of Hollywood filmmaking."

https://collider.com/timothee-chalamet-hostiles/

Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka, a storybook character who’s known for the extraordinary treats he creates, was recently featured in an event that was anything but.

https://www.vox.com/technology/2024/2/28/24086217/willy-wonka-glasgow-scotland

Women who made History

"For centuries, women across the globe have been shattering glass ceilings in various arenas, paving the way for those following in their footsteps — both literally and figuratively."

https://nicenews.com/culture/trailblazing-women-who-made-history/?ck_subscriber_id=2574956287&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Who%20was%20the%20first%20woman%20to%20summit%20Everest?%20-%2013447237

Los Angeles Hollywood Neighborhood

"Visit Los Angeles’ Hollywood neighborhood and you’ll walk sidewalks unlike any other."

https://www.interestingfacts.com/hollywood-walk-of-fame/Zeet6D0mlwAHVQKD?liu=f990a22b8f045d09d1eb29acc743f7c5&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2091567141

Academy Awards

"When presenters opened the envelopes on stage at the 2024 Academy Awards and announced who the Oscar goes to, they were using a nickname that's been around for almost as long as the award itself."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-we-call-the-oscars-the-oscars/

Dune: Part 2

"“Dune: Part Two” spiced up the box office with a $81.5 million opening weekend, becoming the biggest film, so far, of 2024."

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/03/04/entertainment/dune-part-two-sequel/index.html

Eric Roth

"If Eric Roth has proved anything over his five decades in the film industry, it’s that there’s nothing he can’t write. Heartwarming comedy-dramas?"

https://screencraft.org/blog/script-apart-dune-screenwriter-eric-roth-on-mastering-any-genre/?utm_campaign=ScreenCraft%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=296936536&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--BXi5h7sEKkh7bA-5n70zUgScV03-9EfWcTrQ_T3rifLrT9I9afnl1y6G6Zm5Ibo0f92M_p3Uv44DN_BqWXeLFeP8Jcu6rEYde-MbhAHjGVSplyHs&utm_content=296936536&utm_source=hs_email

Dune 2

"Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros.’ Dune: Part Two opens this weekend to give a much-needed jolt of testosterone to a box office winded by the dual strikes’ delay of titles."

https://deadline.com/2024/02/dune-part-two-box-office-worldwide-projection-1235839654/

Prison Break Remake

"It didn't take long for Prison Break — a series about one brother trying to free the other by getting imprisoned himself so they can both escape from the inside — to become a runaway hit."

https://ew.com/prison-break-cast-where-are-they-now-8415407

Wonka

https://deadline.com/2024/02/timothee-chalamet-wonka-max-march-warner-bros-1235835149/amp/

Book immersion

"If you’ve ever immersed yourself in an entirely different world while reading a book, you’re not alone."

https://www.interestingfacts.com/locations-that-inspired-novels/YnB-VVm3LQAHz-nG?liu=f990a22b8f045d09d1eb29acc743f7c5&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2054610631

Young Sheldon

https://www.cbr.com/young-sheldon-spinoff-announced/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202401171234&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ

Carl Weathers

"Carl Weathers was electric on the big screen as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise."

https://www.wmtw.com/article/carl-weathers-sacramento-fortune-dane-1985/46628828?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%20-%20National%20Breaking%20News&utm_source=65bd5f5a13046bfb6a811de58124a11a&brzu=92d0597bceaa9b3a264cf243ae8d8312a6505ce75a89070ac6589218ad635ca1&lctg=62eaa052f71beb00639528ca

National The Day The Music Died

NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY

"The Day the Music Died Day on February 3rd remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.”"

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-the-day-the-music-died-day-february-3?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8873331&hashed_email=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&lctg=188476845

Brothers Grimm

"The Brothers Grimm (die Brüder Grimm or die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics who together collected and published folklore."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothers_Grimm

Marlon Brando

"He was an irresistibly compelling actor who exploded from the stage in A Streetcar Named Desire and the screen in On the Waterfront and The Godfather, before seemingly rejecting the ability and beauty that had made him so famous."

https://www.interestingfacts.com/marlon-brando-facts/ZW5uCDMWmgAHGVQl?liu=f990a22b8f045d09d1eb29acc743f7c5&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2039809440

Community Next Chapter

"The whole gang is getting back together for the upcoming Community movie... sans Chevy Chase."

https://www.cbr.com/community-star-return-confirmed-yvette-nicole-brown/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202401311212&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ

Fast Furious

https://www.cbr.com/fast-furious-11-disappointing-update-jason-momoa/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202401311212&utm_source=CBR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ

Emmy Awards

"Airing four months later than usual and on an especially crowded night of TV, the Emmy Awards drew their smallest audience ever."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-monday-jan-15-2024-1235789492/

Directors Guild of America

"The Directors Guild of America has officially unveiled the film nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards."

https://www.indiewire.com/awards/awards/dga-awards-2024-film-nominations-1234942279/

30th SAG Awards

"“Barbenheimer” dominated nominations for the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, just as the two blockbusters ruled over last year’s box office. Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” received a leading four nominations, including nods for their ensembles."

https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/sag-awards-nominations-2024-1235866459/

2024 Movies

https://gizmodo.com/movies-2024-box-office-warner-bros-spiderman-prediction-1851124669?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-01-14

Netflix built

"With Netflix built-in, strong images and superior JBL speaker, the Yaber K2s Smart Projector is a good all-rounder for those looking for a smart projector."

https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/all-around-smart-projector-yaber-k2s-is-less-than-350-now/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c146a366ad-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_10_10_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-c146a366ad-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Movies of 2024

"The movies of 2024 bring with them more uncertainty than we’ve seen in a very long time."

https://gizmodo.com/movies-2024-box-office-warner-bros-spiderman-prediction-1851124669?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-01-09

Award Season

"Awards season is in full swing all across the world, but for most movie fans, one award matters more than all the others: the Oscar."

https://gizmodo.com/best-picture-2024-nominees-eligible-barbie-poor-things-1851149491?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-01-09

Horror Films on Peacock

"As io9 has noted before, Peacock has an excellent array of horror films. While you can find recent releases like Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Exorcist: Believer, and Sick, why not dig a little deeper into the vault? Here are 10 to get you started, and there’s a lot more to discover once you’re ready for more."

https://gizmodo.com/10-cult-horror-sci-fi-movies-stream-on-peacock-tonight-1851144695?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-01-07