Author: Jacob Dressler

Filmmaker Tim Burton is on the verge of a major comeback with the upcoming film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The long-awaited sequel to 1988’s Beetlejuice reunites Burton with several original cast members, notably Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara. It’s a return to his roots and a reminder to many that Tim Burton once stated he’d never work with Disney again after Dumbo. Fortunately, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is happening at Warner Bros., a studio which Burton has had a long relationship with. In fact, Tim Burton and Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton previously collaborated on the mega-hit superhero film Batman and its sequel,…

Stephen King has written an impressive number of novels and short stories throughout his literary career. Now, however, Stephen King is shocked to learn that nearly two dozen of his books have been banned in Florida school libraries. The ban is the result of legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022. The law bans books in schools that contain any kind of sexually explicit material. Obviously many more titles were banned beyond the works of King, but for King himself to see 23 books of his banned is enough to warrant a post on social media. Here’s the…

Netflix has been hard at work reviving a beloved comedy classic by developing a long-awaited movie sequel. Now the streaming service has confirmed that not only is the sequel finally happening, but that production has officially started for the Netflix project. This confirmation was shared by Netflix on the social media platform X. As you can see below, while they haven’t shared any images from the film itself, they did share a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s wardrobe. And, for fans of its 1996 predecessor, they’ll immediately recognize the image. Here’s the post: Happy Gilmore 2 is officially in production…

The new Disney Plus series Agatha All Along is set to arrive this month. The highly-anticipated MCU project is set to follow the events of WandaVision and even help set the stage for Marvel’s Vision series. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Agatha All Along star Joe Locke has now opened up about the world of Marvel and says that it isn’t “just for, like, straight white men.” Joe Locke made this statement while speaking with Paul McGuire Grimes alongside other cast members of the series. The question that prompted Locke’s response was about misconceptions that have surfaced regarding Marvel. Grimes…

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been happy to have Spider-Man part of its story since Captain America: Civil War. Tom Holland’s take on the superhero was given his own solo-films, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, in addition to a number of other appearances. In addition to these other appearances, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is set to return in Spider-Man 4 – though the film appears to be reportedly facing a major overhaul. It’s worth noting that this report about an overhaul should be taken with a grain of salt. However, knowing the creative…

It’s no secret that the Star Wars fandom can be rather mean when they want to be. This was probably at its worst with the introduction of Jar Jar Binks in George Lucas’s Star Wars prequels. Now Jar Jar actor Ahmed Best says he “[stands] in solidarity” with The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg. Amandla Stenberg, who stars in the recently-canceled Disney Plus series, has faced her own share of backlash since the series was axed. Now that the show has been canceled, however, Stenberg is doing her best to move ahead. In response, Best shared a statement on Instagram about…

The Wolf Creek film franchise is one of several modern slasher franchises that’s managed to come back for several installments, including a TV series, over the years. Now, almost two decades after the first Wolf Creek was released in 2005, it’s been announced that franchise star John Jarratt will return as Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek: Legacy. The Wolf Creek franchise currently consists of two feature films and two seasons of a television series. Of course, both of these projects have left an opening for the franchise’s antagonist – Mick Taylor – to return. Jarratt has so far played the…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a number of highly-anticipated projects in the works for both film and television. One of these projects, the Disney Plus series Daredevil: Born Again, is set to reintroduce the titular character to the MCU. Unfortunately, however, it looks like one major Marvel character has actually been cut from Daredevil: Born Again. Many beloved MCU characters have been slated to appear in Daredevil: Born Again, many of which originally debuted in the preceding Daredevil series. This includes Charlie Cox as the titular character, Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, and Jon Bernthal as The Punisher. Now, however,…

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Hollywood career has expanded exponentially in recent years. She’s become a household name for her film and television performances, and fans are eager to see what she plans on doing next. Though it’s nothing serious, Anya Taylor-Joy has now revealed what Disney princess she’d want to play in live-action – and why. At first, while speaking with Vogue Hong Kong via Toonado, Taylor-Joy first explained that she would love to do a musical. This already sets her up for a live-action Disney adaptation. As she began: “Oh! I would love to do a musical because I’m a bit…

Jenna Ortega has led an impressive career, especially in recent years, where she’s starred in the likes of Scream and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Now, however, Jenna Ortega is making a point for other women in the film industry. She believes that Hollywood should emphasize making original women-led franchises instead of repurposed spin-offs. For example, while doing a press tour for the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, she was asked a question about potentially pairing up with Tim Burton again. The question, which asked Ortega if she’d like to play “Edith Scissorhands” for a take on Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, prompted a serious response from…