Cartoon Network is a genius of animation and storytelling for children by day, and a madcap, raunchy, and caricatural treasure by night. Declaring “All kids out of the pool,” Adult Swim takes over the family-friendly Cartoon Network as its late-night, zany, experimental, and often surrealist alter-ego. The programming block includes …
Read More »Rhys Darby on His Optimistic Vibe and Love of Whimsy with Relax, I’m from the Future
Rhys Darby is an unassuming charmer who first got real attention alongside his fellow New Zealanders Taika Waititi, James Bobin, Jemaine Clement, and Bret McKenzie when they all worked on Flight of the Conchords, the little cult show that could. Since then, Darby has starred in several of Waititi’s films …
Read More »Slow Horses Season 3 Review
Somebody hand Gary Oldman an Emmy. The Dark Knight and Oppenheimer star always delights, but the last time the man garnered an Emmy nomination was more than 20 years ago for a guest starring role on Friends. In season three of Apple TV+’s darkly humorous espionage drama Slow Horses, Oldman …
Read More »Minecraft Movie Adds Peacemaker Star Alongside Jason Momoa, Production to Start This Month
Summary The long-awaited Minecraft movie is set to begin filming this month, adding Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks to the cast. Jason Momoa’s involvement as the lead star has injected new energy and hope into the project, despite rumors of other potential cast members. With a completed script and the backing …
Read More »“The Old Chainsaw Has Been Hung Up”
Summary Bruce Campbell has retired from playing Ash in the Evil Dead franchise but will continue to be involved as a producer. Campbell is entering a new phase of his career as a host and has already hosted shows like Ripley’s Believe It or Not and a game show. Despite …
Read More »The Simpsons: Best Christmas Episodes, Ranked
The Simpsons have been America’s family since 1989, and the juggernaut of a series continues to produce episodes well into the 21st century. With more than 700 episodes and no end in sight, the show is one of the longest-running series in television history. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and …
Read More »The Best South Park Christmas Episodes, Ranked
Ah, the holiday season, spending time with friends and families, making cookies, and sitting down to enjoy your favorite television shows’ holiday specials. Needless to say, we have come a long way since specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In 1997, from the twistedly brilliant …
Read More »Bruce Campbell Talks Hosting New Series Discontinued for Ryan Reynolds’ Channel
What do Furbies, Talkboys, Star Wars hotels, and Legends of the Hidden Temple have in common? They’re all no longer in service or production, otherwise known as “discontinued.” On that note, there’s a new series of the same name debuting Thursday on Fubo via Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Channel. Discontinued …
Read More »Shrek Original Test Animation Revealed…and It’s Pretty Disturbing
Summary Original concept for Shrek was dark and low-budget, but it later became a blockbuster and animation history. Shrek is one of the most popular movie franchises, competing with Disney and other major studios. Fifth installment of Shrek with original cast and a Donkey spinoff movie are currently in development. …
Read More »Ted Trailer Sees Seth MacFarlane’s Foul-Mouthed Bear Back in College
Summary The Ted TV series, a spin-off of the popular Seth MacFarlane franchise, is set to premiere on January 11, 2024 on Peacock. Seth MacFarlane will be returning as both the director and star of the series, along with a talented team of writers. The show will be set in …
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