Author: Jacob Dressler

The Child’s Play franchise has evolved in so many brilliant ways over the years, all of which have helped keep horror icon Chucky relevant, scary, and hilarious all at the same time. The television series Chucky is a perfect example of this – especially as its third season takes viewers into the White House. Now Chucky creator Don Mancini, having been involved as a writer on all films in the original franchise, has spoken with us about the new series and what he hopes to achieve with further expansions. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. So my…

Paramount Plus, much like many other newer streaming services, has been doing its best to find a niche in the streaming industry. The platform has found one franchise in particular from Paramount’s library that has been a great asset in building their audience. However, one such fan-favorite Paramount Plus show is revealed to be coming to an end after five seasons. This particular series was launched as one of many new Paramount Plus shows set in the iconic universe. Fans were delighted by the series which has managed to release a total of four seasons to date. A fifth season,…

The superhero genre has expanded in so many ways since this popular superhero show first premiered. Now, years later, it looks like the 2006 superhero hit is set to receive the reboot treatment with a brand-new show. As per a recent report, the reboot of the beloved 2006 superhero drama series is described as “a fresh incarnation.” The project is currently in the process of being pitched to potential buyers. Encouragingly, rather than opting for a remake or a complete reimagining, it will serve as a sequel set after the events of the original series. Here’s what Deadline was able…

The Netflix series 3 Body Problem, based on the Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, has become a massive success for the streaming platform. Nevertheless, it looks like 3 Body Problem has prompted outrage in China. The 2024 series is actually the second adaptation of the popular book. It was previously adapted in 2023 as a Chinese television series merely titled Three-Body. Unlike this predecessor, however, Chinese viewers are quite upset with the latest take on the beloved 2006 novel. Obviously the original two iterations of the story had a large emphasis on using China as the setting.…

The 2005 series Supernatural managed to keep audiences hooked with a surprising number of fifteen total seasons. Now one of the show’s co-stars, Jared Padalecki, has teased a return to Supernatural which would include fellow co-star Jensen Ackles. It’s worth noting that after the series ended in 2020, there was a one-season spin-off series titled The Winchesters. The spin-off debuted in 2022 and ended in 2023. Ackles returned for a small role in the series, albeit without Padalecki. Now, as shared in an interview with CBR, Jared Padalecki confirms that he’ll be returning to the world of Supernatural – and…

Don Mancini, creator of Child’s Play and the ongoing television series Chucky, recently spoke with us regarding the new season and how he’d like to see the brand continue going forward. Additionally, Mancini reveals that he’d love to work on the Orphan franchise – and even suggests a crossover between Esther and Chucky as a fun possibility. When asked which horror franchises he’d like to work on that aren’t related to Chucky, Mancini immediately answered Orphan. In fact, he expressed how much he loves both 2009’s Orphan and its 2021 prequel, Orphan: First Kill. And, given his familiarity with children…

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film franchise has been largely geared towards kids. Now, however, Paramount is shaking things up by announcing a R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. The project, as shared via THR, will actually be based on a popular fan-favorite story from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. Obviously fans are ecstatic to see this story make the leap to the big screen – especially after the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Of course, while that was a kid-friendly endeavor, this new take will adapt the story Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.…

The 2022 horror movie Smile was a massive success for Paramount, having earned $217.4 million on a $17 million budget. As such, a sequel to the film was inevitable. Now the first plot details for Smile 2 reveal a massive new story that immediately raises the stakes. The exciting details regarding Smile 2 were shared at CinemaCon. Audience members at the event were treated to exclusive footage from the film. As shared in a new summary of the clips, a storyline has been revealed that definitely outspans the original. Here’s what SlashFilm was able to share about the Smile 2…

Elliot Page revealed some interesting details in his new memoir Pageboy. Specifically, Elliot Page reveals that he had sex “all the time” with his co-star from the hit film Juno. The 2007 film Juno was one of Elliot Page’s most successful early roles. He played the titular character, Juno MacGuff, whose best friend is Leah played by Olivia Thirlby. According to 36-year-old Page, it was Thirlby that he had sex with constantly at the time. As shared by People, he specifically wrote in his memoir that Thirlby, also 36-years-old, was the “first woman I had a suitably consensual sexual relationship…

At a time when Netflix often opts to cancel their shows, fans of one particular reality series will be excited to know it has been renewed for another season. This news comes not long after its second season made it into Netflix’s Global Top 10. The reality series is part of a larger franchise. This franchise, now in its fifth installment, which includes two for the Australian series, maintains its ability to entertain audiences with its sincere examination of love and relationships within the autism spectrum community. As such, there are plenty of viewers that resonate with the material presented…