Author: Jacob Dressler

One of the biggest merger announcements in recent history occurred when Disney managed to acquire the entirety of Fox. It was a massive move for the entertainment industry and one that proved just how much more powerful some of these big companies could become. Now it looks like Amazon might be pulling a similar move. According to a new announcement, it looks like Amazon is now in talks to purchase MGM Studios for a massive price tag within the $7 billion to $10 billion range. As explained via The Wrap, the deal was mentioned by a source close to the…

The Pet Sematary horror film franchise currently consists of three films, all of which have been inspired by Stephen King’s novel of the same name in one way or another. The first film was a direct adaptation directed by Mary Lambert for a release in 1989, while she returned to helm a sequel titled Pet Sematary Two in 1992. Paramount eventually developed a remake also titled Pet Sematary which was released in 2019. The film was successful enough for another movie to be greenlit, and now we know who will be the director for the fourth Pet Sematary entry. As…

It’s been a decade since the release of Attack the Block, and after years of waiting, fans can finally get excited that an official sequel has been announced. Indeed, it looks like original director Joe Cornish will be reuniting with star of the original film John Boyega for Attack the Block 2. Usually sequels could go either way after so many years, but it seems like they really want to make a proper direct continuation – and that’s a good sign for everyone who is a fan of the first movie. As revealed in the official announcement via Deadline, actor…

The Saw franchise is extremely well known for its usage of gore and violence, and the newest entry Spiral: From the Book of Saw is no exception. However, there was one gruesome scene in Spiral that was actually deleted. Now director Darren Bousman has described the scene, which was actually shot for the film but left unused. As explained in an interview via Bloody-Disgusting: “We cut an entire scene out, an entire trap scene,” Bousman reveals. “Which was a huge kind of bummer for me. We were having huge problems with the MPA this time. And I’m not even sure…

It isn’t any secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become increasingly more inclusive over the years. As such, the films have gone on to become a meaningful piece of entertainment for the LGBT community and their desire for more representation in film. However, it looks like one previous character that had no relation to the LGBT community has now become something of an unofficial mascot. At least, that’s the case with the current Twitter trends. The iconic Avengers villain Thanos has actually become a LGBT symbol, and many are sharing their thoughts on the matter and newfound perspective on…

The Hotel Transylvania franchise is returning to theaters with a brand new installment titled Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. The new subtitle is a play on words for the plot which will see the monster Dracula and his fellow monster friends turned into humans. Likewise, the human character Johnny will end up becoming a monster! It’s definitely going to paint an all-new perspective on these characters most of us have come to know pretty well since the first Hotel Transylvania film was released. Now, as you can see below, the first official trailer for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is now available. It certainly…

Director Darren Bousman has finally given a statement as to why the newest Saw sequel, Spiral: From the Book of Saw, not only dropped the franchise moniker but also its mascot – the Billy puppet. After all, losing these iconic elements seemed like a risky choice for a film that strayed quite far from its roots in those regards. But now Bousman has explained the logic behind those moves. As explained in a recent interview with Radio Times: “If I was brought in to direct Saw 9, that would be a much different thing than being brought in to direct Spiral,” Bousman…

One of the most fascinating aspects of social media, especially in recent times, is seeing how the Internet treats certain movies. While some newer films manage to receive plenty of hype by way of word of mouth, other films have been beaten senselessly with backlash and criticism. Luckily, for the psychological horror film Saint Maud, it looks like social media is working in the movie’s favor. As you can see down below, it looks like Twitter users are actually terrified by the film and its eerie subject matter. In fact, many users are saying the movie has even exceeded their…

Although certain Adult Swim shows have stayed with the network for many years, that doesn’t mean they weren’t cancelled with fans still wanting more. Now it looks like Adult Swim is finally going to deliver. According to a new announcement, Adult Swim has confirmed that they will be releasing three original movies based on Metalocalypse, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and The Venture Bros. As revealed via Deadline: “Leveraging the power of WarnerMedia allows us to deliver original content to our amazingly dedicated and not-shy fans, while also giving our talented series creators an opportunity to tell stories in new and…

While the Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise remains dormant, it’s been far from forgotten. In fact, director Michael Chaves has just confirmed that there is indeed a reference to Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master within The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. This particular reference was already teased recently, in a newly released moment from the film in which there is a terrifying waterbed sequence. As fans of the Elm Street franchise know, the fourth film memorably used a waterbed to kill one of its characters. Now it looks like The Conjuring: The Devil Made…