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The Crazies and Kick-Ass are celebrating their 15th anniversaries with SteelBook 4K Uhd + Blu-ray + Digital editions. They’re due out on May 13 exclusively from Lionsgate Limited.

Priced at $34.99, The Crazies features new artwork by Attila Szarka. It’s presented in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and Dolby Atmos sound.

The remake of George Romero‘s 1973 sci-fi horror film is directed by Breck Eisner (“The Expanse”) and written by Scott Kosar (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and Ray Wright (Case 39).

Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson, and Danielle Panabaker star.

Lionsgate Limited Extras:

2025 Audio Commentary with Director Breck Eisner Establishing Shot with Breck Eisner Sculpting the Horror of The Crazies Alternate Ending Storyboard to Screen: Car Wash

Legacy Special Features:

2010 Audio Commentary with Director Breck Eisner Behind the Scenes with Breck Eisner Paranormal Pandemics The George A. Romero Template Makeup Mastermind: Rob Hall in Action Episodes 1 & 2 of The Crazies Motion...

Exclusive: Former UFC Middleweight champion turned actor Michael Bisping (Red Sonja) and George Finn (Time Lapse) have signed on to star in Atlas King, a feature from filmmaker Nika Agiashvili (Daughter of the Wolf).

The film is described as a “gritty thriller” and will be on sale at the Cannes market with Storyman Pictures.

Agiashvili is producing alongside John Edward Lee and Finn through Storyman. Bisping will also produce, with Giga Chikadze associate producing. Production is scheduled to begin this summer in Downtown Los Angeles.

The film follows a hardened ex-fighter (Bisping in the titular role), who comes back to town after years in exile to bury his best friend and settle old debts. Reunited with his godson (Finn), a street-level enforcer tied to a criminal syndicate, the two forge an uneasy alliance and plot a high-stakes heist to escape the grip of a ruthless mob boss.

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Horror maestro John Carpenter hasn't directed in a movie in a decade and a half, but he doesn't consider himself retired. While he still feels great love for filmmaking, he's found himself unwilling to get back on a set again if he has to worry about the budget.

Carpenter discussed his career in a new interview with Variety, coinciding with how the famous filmmaker is getting his name added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He confirmed that he still has no active plans at this time to get back into the director's chair, but clarified that he's still willing to do so once again, albeit under the "right circumstances." Perhaps that means the 77-year-old director isn't through just yet, so as long as it's comfortably funded and stress-free.

"Plans? I don’t know," Carpenter said of his filmmaking future. "I would love to direct again, given the right circumstances.

The Friday the 13th horror franchise's future as a film series is uncertain. However, Peacock and A24 have officially ordered a prequel series.

The series has been in the works for a few years, as Peacock ordered the prequel, titled Crystal Lake, in 2022. Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller was originally attached as writer and showrunner, but left the project in May 2024, noting that A24 "decided to go a different way with the material." Now the Friday the 13th prequel series has just received an exciting update as Linda Cardellini has officially joined Crystal Lake as the leading lady, Pamela Voorhees, The Hollywood Reporter confirms.

This isn't the first time the No Good Deed actress was tied to the project, so the casting news doesn't come as a shock. The actress was previously rumored to be in talks for the project in February, after rumors that Charlize Theron was also interested in the role of Pamela,...

Despite appearing as a sort of spin-off of Arrow, Arrowverse’s The Flash, which premiered in 2014, became the fictional universe’s most-beloved series. Grant Gustin’s charismatic portrayal of Barry Allen, combined with a great cast and story development, led to The Flash becoming an absolute hit series.

And while the series ended in 2023, and the Arrowverse soon followed, fans are still hopeful that the whole concept might make a comeback in one way or the other. In light of that, some of the original cast members recently discussed a potential revival in the form of a movie.

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At the recently held FanExpo Cleveland event, The Flash stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Tom Cavanagh held a small reunion and discussed the series with the fans. Among the questions raised was their willingness to do a potential...

Katie Cassidy faced a tough moment in her career when she learned her character, Laurel Lance, also known as Black Canary, would be killed off on the CW show Arrow. She had been part of the series from the start, appearing in its first four seasons. The news came in 2016, catching her off guard just days before the episode was set to film.

She shared her feelings on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, Inside of You, saying, “I had to eat some humble pie when they killed me off that show. It was really hard.” Cassidy felt a mix of emotions—sadness, shock, and even anger.

She remembered being on a call with producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg, who told her, “Listen, unfortunately I have to tell you you’re the one that’s in the grave.” That moment hit her hard, especially since she loved playing Laurel...

Katie Cassidy is sharing the true details behind initially getting fired from Arrow.

The 38-year-old actress, who played Laurel Lance in the series, made an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum‘s Inside of You podcast.

During the appearance, she discussed getting the official news back in October of 2015 that she was being let go from The CW series after four seasons.

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Katie said that she was roommates with The Flash‘s Danielle Panabaker at the time, who would try to speculate about who would be revealed as in the grave featured in the flash-forward at the end of Arrow‘s Season 4 premiere.

“She’s like, ‘Are you sure you’re not worried?’ I’m like, ‘No, it’s fine,’” Katie said.

Ahead of New York Comic Con weekend that year, the Arrow showrunners Marc Guggenheim and Wendy Mericle sent cast members an email before they...

Katie Cassidy’s self-described workplace motto — “Happy to be here, easy to work with!” — was nearly tested when she got the official word in October 2015 that she was being let go from The CW’s Arrow, four seasons in.

In the latest episode of Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast (cued up above), Cassidy offers a new level of play-by-play detail about her unexpected ouster, recounting how she grew to suspect that “Laurel Lance” would be the answer to Season 4’s “Who’s in the grave?” mystery and then fast-tracking confirmation before heading to New York Comic Con.

Tom Cavanagh cemented himself as one of the key elements in The Flash’s success throughout its 9-season run. Now, the actor is making his way to the CBS procedural, FBI, as a major character’s spouse.

Per TV Line, Cavanagh has been cast as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille’s husband, Phillip. Isobel Castille is played by Alana de la Garza, who is a crime procedural veteran, having appeared in four seasons of Law & Order as well as its spinoffs like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as CSI: Miamias Horatio Caine’s wife. Fans, and even some of the show’s cast, didn’t know that her character had a husband, so the casting news came as a big surprise to all.

Cavanagh spent nearly a decade playing a variety of roles on the most popular of The CW’s Arrowverse lineup. Really, they...

Exclusive: The Goldbergs star Wendi McLendon-Covey and her manager Gladys Gonzalez of John Carrabino Management have launched Strong Beach Productions.

The full-service company will look to take film and TV projects from conception through to delivery.

The duo have brought on executive Sophia Lucchesi who joins from Weimaraner Republic Pictures and New Mandate Films, where she was previously the Head of Development. There, she helped develop Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints for Fox Nation, The Commandant’s Shadow for HBO, Emmy-nominated The Survivor for HBO, and Hocus Pocus 2 for DisneyPlus. Prior to that, Lucchesi worked for Elizabeth Gabler at Fox 2000 and Paradigm Talent Agency in the TV Literary and Talent departments. She is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Gonzalez will continue as a manager at Jcm where she will continue to rep Danielle Panabaker, Francesca Eastwood, Amber Valletta, Charisma Carpenter, and others.

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Grant Gustin revealed his initial reaction to The Flash's "Duet" episode. Fans consider that Supergirl crossover a highlight of the Arrowverse, especially Kara Danvers and Barry Allen's musical number.

The Flash was the best show in The CW's Arrowverse. Fans went through a rollercoaster of emotions across nine seasons of The Flash, especially its crossover episodes. Season 3's "Duet" caught audiences by surprise, however; the plot involved Kara Danvers and Barry Allen trapped in a musical dreamworld. "Duet" was surreal because it broke from the show's grounded narrative, but audiences loved the novelty. Critics praised "Duet" for its lighthearted tone and endearing ensemble, but Grant Gustin had reservations about filming that episode; he told Michael Rosenbaum that "Duet" was an odd turn for the show.

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When Zack Snyder set up the Dceu with Man of Steel back in 2012, the question was asked: who would play the rest of the Justice League members alongside Henry Cavill? Ezra Miller was later cast as The Flash, but after controversy, the actor is not expected to reprise the role in the Dcu.

Whilst certain Dceu actors have made clear they expect to be cast in other DC roles, and later would be in Gunn's Dcu, Miller will probably not return. Miller's 2023 movie was not successful, but Grant Gustin found success as the star of the Arrowverse series. Neither are slated to appear as the speedster in the Dcu, though Gustin is open to re-playing the role (per ComicBook).

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The CW's The Flashhas had many surprising things happen throughout its nine seasons. Now, its stars have revealed some things they did not see coming in the fan-favorite Arrowverse series.

Grant Gustin, Carlos Valdes, and John Wesley Shipp were part of The Flash's MegaCon panel, and the trio each responded to Cbr's question about what surprised them most in the show. "I didn't know I would be Savitar," the Flash/Barry Allen actor said about Season 3's big bad.Savitar was a god-like speedster with a grudge against Barry. He tormented the hero and even murdered his future wife, Iris West. It is eventually revealed that Savitar is indeed an evil, scarred version of Gustin's superhero in full embrace of his dark side.

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The CW's The Flash Star John Wesley Shipp has talked about the immediate connection he had with his co-star and fellow Barry Allen actor Grant Gustin. Shipp starred as the titular DC character in 1990's The Flash CBS series before returning to play Gustin's father, Henry Allen, in the Arrowverse.

The Flash franchise veteran Shipp discussed the length of his tenure as the Scarlet Speedster and his relationship with his co-star Gustin at Megacon. In response to Cbr's question about how long he has been involved with the character, he stated, "35 years. As many years as Grant Gustin has been alive." Shipp continued, "It was an immediate connection. This is a guy who's a truthful actor. He knew I'd been the Flash, and I knew what he was taking on." In addition to playing Barry Allen in CBS' The Flash and Henry Allen in The CW's iteration, Shipp also starred as Jay Garrick,...

Having played the iconic DC character the Flash longer than anyone, Grant Gustin has now given insight into how he kept the Scarlet Speedster fresh for so long. Gustin played the Barry Allen incarnation of the character in The CW's The Flash for nine seasons and also appeared in crossovers and other shows across the Arrowverse.

Gustin told Cbr at Megacon that the show retained its freshness because he took the responsibility of playing the Flash seriously. "It was never an intentional thought about how to keep it fresh," he began. "I'm a very scene-by-scene actor. I wanted to keep it realistic. The only reason I did a decent job with the show is I took it very seriously. Try not to suck." Gustin's dedication to playing the Crimson Comet has always been evident in interactions with fans throughout his years of playing the character in the show that ended its run two years ago.

When a TV show has an unforgettable pilot episode, it instantly pulls viewers in for what's to come next. Whether it be the characters, the high-quality production, or the unexpected twists, people grow curious about where the story will go. However, if the series finale is disappointing and poorly conceived, the ending could leave a noticeable stain on the show's legacy and become a part of television infamy.

Shockingly, these TV shows had the best of both worlds since they started so strongly to pull viewers in, only for the final episode to cause them to question whether the investment was worth it. They became the proper definition of having a journey that is far better than the destination. While that first episode will always remain a classic, fans prefer not to think about the underwhelming finale. These criteria are applied to multiple popular shows, such as Game of Thrones,...

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When The Flash bombed at the box office in 2023, not too many people were surprised. For starters, Ezra Miller came into the film with a lot of personal baggage from his personal life. It didn't help that the movie was in developmental hell for some time, changing directors and stalling production occasionally.

Now, the director, Andy Muschietti, has laid out some reasons why he thinks his movie was destined for failure. Shockingly, he stated that people -- especially women -- didn't care for the character, so they'd never go to theaters. However, there are so many flaws with that argument, along with other statements he has made about the movie tanking. In fact, one very popular DC TV show that lasted nine seasons immediately invalidates his point about...

The Crazies has reached the #2 spot on the free streaming service Tubi, bringing the 15-year-old remake starring Timothy Olyphant relevant once more. The film takes place in the fictional town of Ogden Marsh, Iowa, which becomes infected by a biological agent that turns those infected by it into insane killers. While not a conventional zombie film by any means, it still plays into many tropes associated with the genre and, if anything, is scarier given the more intelligent nature of those infected in this film.

The film is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name, written and directed by zombie icon and legend George Romero. Unfortunately, the original film was considered a box office failure when it was first released in 1973 but has since been reexamined as a cult classic, thus leading to the remake in 2010, with Romero even serving as an executive producer for this updated version.

Many stars got their start in Disney Channel Original Movies and television shows, but some of the former Disney child stars eventually disappeared from Hollywood. Any millennial who grew up watching and loving the Disney Channel will recognize Kay Panabaker. Her breakout role was on The WB's "Summerland," the Aaron Spelling drama about teens being raised by their aunt after the death of their parents.

Although not listed as one of our best Disney Channel shows of the 2000s, she was in season 1 of "Phil of the Future," a quirky sitcom about a teenager from the year 2121 stuck in the year 2004. Kay Panabaker brought her warm energy to the role of Debbie, a sugary sweet girl with preppy clothes and a sunny smile that is also hiding something. She also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Life is Ruff" with Kyle Massey from "That's So Raven" and Mitchel Musso from "Hannah Montana.

Tubi continues to be the gift that keeps giving this holiday season as another film is heading to the free streaming service in the new year. This release emerged during the horror remake craze of the 2000s and is actually better than most that were being cranked out at the time. With a memorable cast, solid direction, and some decent scares up its sleeve, the 2010 remake of The Crazies will be one to revisit once it hits the streaming service.

The Crazies is scheduled to land on Tubi on January 1. As you all know, Tubi is a free ad-supported streaming service that has been gaining more and more traction as other platforms continue raising their prices. As of May 2024, Tubi reportedly had 80 million active monthly users, which has likely increased since those figures were reported. This means that millions of users will get a chance to revisit (or get to...

The Flash is one of the biggest superheroes in DC Comics history, but he has also been one of the biggest superheroes of the past decade. Make no mistake about it, that is down to the success of the TV series, which ran for an incredible nine seasons on The CW. Sure, not all nine of those seasons were among its greatest hits, but its historic run helped make the Scarlet Speedster a household name, with fans instantly falling in love Grant Gustin's performance as the character and sticking with him for the better part of a decade.

But that's not the only mainstream appearance for the character, as Barry Allen's chaotic speedster was also a fixture of the DC Extended Universe movie franchise. This time, he was played by Ezra Miller, who appeared in films such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, and his own solo movie.

Hollywood often serves as a backdrop for startling tales of insensitivity but sometimes the remarks cut deeply into the personal lives of those involved, as happened with Katee Sackoff when the actress opened up about her inability to have children.

During her recent discussion with The Flash star Danielle Panabaker, Sackhoff revealed how a Hollywood executive made a blatantly insensitive comment about her medical condition, leaving her stunned by the sheer callousness of the remark.

Hollywood Executive’s Shocking Remark on Katee Sackhoff’s Inability to Have Children

Known for portraying Caitlin Snow, aka Killer Frost, in The Flash, Danielle Panabaker recently joined The Mandalorian star on her podcast The Katee Sackhoff Show.

During her appearance, Panabaker, who has directed multiple episodes of the superhero TV series, opened up about trying to hide her pregnancy out of concern that the news could potentially jeopardize her opportunity to work as a director on the show.

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During the '90s, moviegoers were flooded with serial killer thrillers on a pretty frequent basis. Perhaps an early indication of the public's fascination with true crime, these films enticed viewers with their twisted plots, depraved protagonists, and usually a good guy detective or two, hot on the case. There are classics such as The Silence of the Lambs or Se7en, but the time was also flooded with lesser but still worthy efforts, such as Kiss the Girls and The Bone Collector, to name a few.

By the time the 2000s were ushered in, these films had become less lucrative at the box office and weren't released as frequently, but one snuck in that put a...

Grant Gustin, renowned for his role as The Flash, might save the day on screen, but off-screen, his greatest superpower lies in creating a loving and supportive family with his wife, Andrea “LA” Thoma. Recently, the actor even started his greatest role yet—father of two, after welcoming their son Arthur James Grant in September 2024.

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen in The Flash | image: CW

As Grant Gustin’s family expands, let’s take a look into his happy home and the pillar of strength holding the family together—his wife, Andrea “LA” Thoma. Taking a deep dive into their love story and the bond that holds them together, let’s find out how Flash met his real-life Superwoman.

Who is Grant Gustin’s Wife Andrea “LA” Thoma?

Daughter of James Thoma and Judy Thoma, Andrea “LA” Thoma was born on 11 July 1988, in Ohio, where she has spent most of her early life.

The Flash series has been recognized as one of the worst points for DC’s Arrowverse. It was a show that went on for too long, forcing audiences to witness something great get turned into something unrecognizable. While there is no denying that the series was awful by its end, Grant Gustin’s show did manage to do one thing that takes the cinematic universe years to accomplish: it introduced many new characters.

A still from The Flash | Credit: Warner Bros.

From iconic Flash villains to original characters of their own, fans saw the series bring life to several iconic comic book figures. One that perhaps has the most interesting and bizarre storyline has to be Danielle Panabaker’s Caitlin Snow.

With how many powers she has gotten over the years, fans cannot help but wonder what would happen if she and Barry Allen had a child together.

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Many things went wrong in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. The obvious departure in tone and focus from the original film turned many die-hard fans away. However, for horror fans looking for some light entertainment without getting too deep, Friday the 13th is perfect. In the remake, two groups of campers go to Crystal Lake and its surrounding area, and it soon turns into a feast for blood with a surprisingly low survival rate. It's action-packed and thrilling, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

With a star-studded cast, the film features Supernatural actor, Jared Padalecki, in the lead role. He plays Clay Miller, a young man who becomes involved in the mystery of Crystal Lake following his sister's disappearance. The Flash star Danielle Panabaker plays Jenna, who accompanies Clay on his mission to find his missing sister. Many fans feel that Clay is one of the good things about the film,...

The Flash television series was easily a massive fan favorite throughout the time it aired. Even after concluding its run and the Arrowverse as a whole with its ninth and final season, Grant Gustin continues to please fans as the best iteration of Barry Allen to date. But while the majority of the saga was praiseworthy, some parts weren’t, and the cast still regrets it.

The Flash. | Credits: The CW.

While the adaptation was truly remarkable, there have been some storylines that would have better suited the lore had CW not decided to butcher them short. This, in particular, includes the “Flashpoint” event from the comics – something that was, rather perfectly, brought into live-action, but couldn’t stay long enough due to creative decisions as opposed to the cast’s wishes.

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In the high-speed world of Grant Gustin’s The Flash series, where meta-humans battle villainous foes and time travel often complicates relationships, love took on a different kind of velocity for audiences. Well, apparently, after Gustin’s Barry Allen ended up with Candice Patton’s Iris West, following their initial association in Season 3, fans expressed their disappointment in the pairing.

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen in The Flash | image: CW

Despite being initially thrilled to see the duo begin their dating phase in The Flash Season 3, and even affectionately dubbing them “WestAllen”, fans’ preference took a wild detour. As the show sped toward its conclusion in 2023, the audience’s romantic inclinations shifted from Barry and Iris to his association with some unexpected characters like Caitlin Snow and Kara Danvers.

The Flash Fans Expressed Disinterest in Barry Allen’s Relationship With Iris West

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When it comes to popular shows like The Flash, every fan’s two cents about characters can snowball into a lively debate! Ah, Grant Gustin’s portrayal of The Flash! It’s being lauded, applauded, and even critiqued. But let’s cut through the fluff and talk about the elephant in the room—criticism surrounding how characters like Caitlin Snow, played by Danielle Panabaker, were developed vis-à-vis the likes of Iris West and Cisco Ramon.

Caitlin Snow in The Flash | Credit: The CW

It’s no secret that some fans believe Caitlin’s character arc has taken a few too many detours compared to her teammates, Iris and Cisco, who enjoyed significant growth and even superpowers. While the former often seemed to be running in circles, her journey as a vital member of Team Flash has been anything but mundane.

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While remakes are a longstanding tradition in the horror genre, 2003’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre ushered in a decade-dominating trend of reinventing classic genre properties for the new millennium. Hoping to replicate the success of Texas Chainsaw, production company Platinum Dunes re-teamed with director Marcus Nispel for a contemporary take on Friday the 13th in 2009.

Like many of the best remakes, Friday the 13th doesn’t recycle the same plot and characters from the 1980 film. The script, penned by Freddy vs. Jason scribes Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, strikes a careful balance between fresh and familiar by blending novel concepts with interpolated elements from the first four Friday the 13th films — from Mrs. Voorhees to sackhead Jason to the iconic hockey mask.

Following an extended prologue — which streamlines the summer camp slasher formula into 20 breakneck minutes before the title card drops — ruggedly handsome Clay Miller is introduced. While searching the...

Moms really are superheroes, aren't they? That's at least what a bedazzled Stanley cup said at my last Kindergarten parent night. I may have even seen it on a rear window a time or two next to a stick figure woman wearing a cape standing next to a gaggle of children. But all joking aside, it's true. We go above and beyond the call of duty.

As our children grow, we see them absorb some of our own hobbies; like my obsession of watching fictional superheroes on the big and small screen. I'll never forget the day I sat my four-year-old down to watch Thor (Chris Hemsworth) land in Wakanda and told him, "this is a very important thing. Please be quiet." My second born's first word was "Martha." Needless to say, little Willian and Henry are hooked. As older lads now, they watch it all, from "Zach Snyder's...

Bruce Campbell pitches a potential Sky High reboot as a TV series, revealing he's open to returning as Coach Boomer for a revival. Sky High has an enduring appeal, with many of its cast members continuing to appear in the superhero genre. With the superhero genre still thriving and audiences familiar with superhero tropes, Campbell's Sky High pitch holds promise.

At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Bruce Campbell pitches a potential reboot of his and Kurt Russell's 2005 Disney superhero movie Sky High. Starring Campbell as a superhero-turned-teacher with a destructive voice, the movie followed a young teen with two celebrated hero parents enrolling in a school for potential heroes as he waits for his latent powers to kick in. A success with critics and at the box office, Sky High has attracted a cult following, and many of its stars have returned to the comic book movie subgenre in the following years.

Bruce Campbell is interested in reuniting with Kurt Russel in a Sky High revival series. The 2005 Disney cult film followed superpowered teenagers and their trials in superhero high school.

The possibility of a Sky High sequel is something Campbell has already expressed interest in. While Campbell is best known for his role in Sam Raimis Evil Dead series, he also played Coach Boomer, a superhero gym teacher aptly named after his booming voice. In an interview with Collider at San Diego Comic-Con, Campbell spoke about his acting career and his interest in a Sky High reboot.

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Forget sparkly vampires, Twilight’s near-miss involved a dramatic author and a shocking casting choice! Meyer, passionate about Bella, declared a building-leap threat over casting! But plot twist: she envisioned an Arrowverse star first, not Kristen Stewart!

Stephenie Meyer speaking at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

This near-miss Bella (and Meyer’s intense rule) show how close we came to a wildly different Twilight. Get ready to explore the film series with a whole new leading lady!

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What if Edward Cullen sported a cape and brooding stare, and not the vampire charm? Before Robert Pattinson brought Edward Cullen to life, Stephenie Meyer, the author behind the Twilight phenomenon, had a very specific vision for the brooding vampire.

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As far as horror franchises go, the Friday the 13th franchise which featured 12 films between 1980 and 2009, became a big hit with fans across the world. While the movies has never found much favor with critics, it succeeded in keeping audiences invested in its narrative featuring the central protagonist Mrs Vorhees and her son Jason.

A still from 1980’s Friday The 13th (image credit: Paramount Pictures)

Following a long gap after the 2009 edition with Danielle Panabaker and Jared Padalecki, fans were excited to hear of the introduction of a series based on the narrative titled Crystal Lake. Reports coming in pointed to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars Charlize Theron playing the terrifying Mrs Voorhees in the show. Unfortunately, this exciting initiative is still to materialize and remains a pipe dream.

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From master of horror John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing), The Ward is now haunting Screambox!

Before she was a superstar, the film features “Euphoria” and Immaculate star Sydney Sweeney as well as All the Boys Love Mandy Lane’s Amber Heard, and Friday the 13th’s Danielle Panabaker, with Mamie Gummer (The Good Wife) and Jared Harris (Mad Men).

“The story follows a girl (Heard) who is admitted to a psychiatric ward, meets other girls there with distinct personalities and discovers a mysterious girl haunting the halls at night.”

Check it out on Screambox now. Here’s the film’s official trailer.

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The cast of Jensen Ackles' Prime Video series, Countdown, is quickly coming together. The Flash star Jessica Camacho has become the newest addition to the thriller series' main cast.

According to Deadline, Camacho has been cast opposite the former Supernatural star in Countdown, which was announced earlier this month. The actor will be playing Amber Oliveras, described as a "Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency with 14 years on the job. Undercover in multiple operations. Shes a badass who wont take crap from anyone. Shes intrigued by this new opps team and though she seems to do well enough on her own, itll be a nice change of pace working with others."

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While the Marvel side of things struggles to hold on to a strong footing, Disney can go back to developing other franchises in the superhero genre. One of the films that the studio can revive as a major franchise would be the 2005 film, Sky High. It was directed by Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell and starred Michael Angarano and The Flash star Danielle Panabaker in the lead roles.

The official poster of Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures

Mitchell revealed that Disney had plans to develop a sequel film and a spin-off series in the Sky High universe earlier. He even fleshed out concepts for a sequel and shared that he was still interested in working on the project.

Disney Can Revive Superhero Genre With Sequel To Danielle Panabaker’s Sky High

Danielle Panabaker and Michael Angarano in a still from Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures

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One of legendary actor Bruce Campbell's most memorable roles is as Coach Boomer in the 2005 movie Sky High. Almost two decades later, Campbell said he would reprise the role if a sequel gets made.

Recently, Sky High director Mike Mitchell addressed his plans for a sequel that ultimately stalled in development hell. Fans have been showing disappointment over the planned sequel getting scrapped, and they are calling for the movie to finally move forward. One fan noted in a post on X that the only way the sequel will work is if Campbell returns as Coach Boomer. That prompted a response from the Bubba Ho-Tep star himself, who enthusiastically stated, "I'm in!"

Im in! https://t.co/ybVwB27w72 Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) June 2, 2024

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Sky High almost got a sequel with original cast members returning, but it wasn't meant to be. The director of the film, Kung Fu Panda 4 helmer Mike Mitchell, has now revealed what the plan was for the unmade movie.

The filmmaker addressed what happened with Sky High 2 in a new interview with ComicBook.com. He confirmed that the original cast members would be reprising their roles, and the plot would see the former students now serving as teachers at a collegiate superhero campus. Mitchell further shared how much he enjoyed making the original movie and pointed out what it has in common with his newest film.

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Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in June 2024, including Frogman, Coherence, and We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Just announced this week, both Frogman and Coherence are getting sequels, so this summer is the absolute perfect time to catch back up on them and see where it all started!

The croaks are no hoax! Frogman hops onto Screambox exclusively on June 7. The ribbiting found footage curio explores the local legend of an amphibious cryptid.

Coherence will rearrange your brain on Screambox June 14. A group of friends experience a disturbing chain of reality-bending events when a comet passes by in the surreal sci-fi thriller. A sequel to the 2013 cult classic was recently announced.

From master of horror John Carpenter, The Ward haunts Screambox on June 14. Amber Heard (Aquaman), Mamie Gummer (The Good Wife), Danielle Panabaker (Friday the 13th), Jared Harris (Mad Men), and Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) star.

The Friday the 13th universe is expanding, though not in the way we've all been hoping for, at least not yet. No, there aren't any new movies on the way, but Horror, Inc. exclusively revealed their plans to IGN last week to launch the "Jason Universe," which will include immersive experiences, games, merchandise, and other entertainment.

While movies are still not on the table due to the ongoing entanglement involving the rights, television is still in play. Peacock and A24 are continuing to develop a Friday the 13th prequel series titled Crystal Lake, previously involving Hannibal showrunner Bryan Fuller, though he recently exited the series.

In 2022, Fuller discussed the movie rights issue, telling Fangoria that "they are tied up at New Line and are super, super messy and probably won't be untangled anytime soon."

So we'll have to get our Jason Voorhees fix in other ways, which is exactly what Horror,...

Caity Lotz is expanding her family!

The 37-year-old actress revealed over the past weekend that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband of one year, Kyle Schmid.

Both Caity and Kyle shared the same photo to their Instagram accounts, announcing their big news.

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Grant Gustin reflects on his time as The Flash on CW, opens up about return to theater after series finale. The Flash ran for nine seasons, won awards, and featured a beloved supporting cast including Team Flash. Despite fan petitions for Gustin in Flash films, he is now pursuing passion for stage acting on Broadway.

It has almost been a year since the finale of The CW’s The Flash aired, wrapping up over a decade of work for the cast and crew. Before he was ever the Scarlet Speedster, Grant Gustin was in love with theater, and now that the series has ended, he’s made his Broadway debut.

In an interview with The Wrap, Gustin, who played Barry Allen in The CW series, talked about his experience on the show, how it prepared him for a return to theater, and how it was totally different. "From the time...

Stupendous Tits

After dipping into the world of H.P. Lovecraft in Re-Animator (listen) and checking out an early adaptation of The Portrait of Dorian Gray (listen), somehow we’re already on our third episode of February. And while the holiday doesn’t line up, we couldn’t pass up a chance to revisit Friday the 13th (2009) for its fifteenth anniversary.

In the Marcus Nispel remake, a group of friends travel to the palatial country house of Trent (Travis Van Winkle) near what was once Camp Crystal Lake. As Trent’s girlfriend Jenna (Danielle Panabaker) bonds with Clay (Jared Padalecki) over the disappearance of his sister Whitney (Amanda Righetti), their friends Chewie (Aaron Yoo), Bree (Julianna Guill), Lawrence (Arlen Escarpeta), Nolan (Ryan Hansen) and Chelsea (Willa Ford) are being picked off one by one by Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears).

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There’s a solid chance this month’s edition of “Revenge of the Remakes” ends up as one of my favorite column entries. George A. Romero’s The Crazies and Breck Eisner’s The Crazies inspire an exceptional case study about the peaceful coexistence between remakes and originals. Both filmmakers choose unique perspectives when dooming small-town America, even though the early 1970s and dawning 2010s validate eerily similar conspiracy paranoias. Stacking these Trixie-toxin thrillers back-to-back validates why remakes aren’t here to piss all over your safe, swaddling nostalgia blankets. Remakes aren’t the enemy — they’re a golden opportunity.

Romero’s The Crazies could only accomplish so much as a commentary against bureaucratic incompetence given the $270K budget. It benefits from a facelift, much like how Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes reaches its full potential as a bloodthirsty 2000s revamp. That’s not a shot at legends...

Last Friday, which happened to be a Friday the 13th, screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift shared some pages from the script they wrote for the unmade sequel to the 2009 version of Friday the 13th (watch it Here). In those pages, we got to read the description of a scene where a character would have been killed by iconic masked slasher Jason Voorhees while riding down a zip line. But those weren’t the only pages Shannon and Swift shared from the script last Friday. They also unveiled a couple pages that reveal what happened to Jason’s dad – and you can read them in this embed:

Ok, since it's #FridayThe13th how about one more? Our sequel script had lots of stuff for long time fans, including returning characters! Let's reveal two of them now: https://t.co/WhNTVuo2Nx pic.twitter.com/yUdnv2L6bL

— ShannonSwift (@shannonandswift) October...

If you’re searching for new movies to watch on Max in October, you’ve come to the right place. This month on the streaming platform, a host of wonderful horror and Halloween-themed movies have become available to stream just in time for the holiday. We’ve curated a selection of the best of the best, including a couple of high-profile horror movie remakes that are better than you might expect. If you’re a fraidy cat, don’t worry – we’ve got some non-spooky picks too.

Check out our list of the best new movies to stream on Max in October below.

Beetlejuice Michael Keaton in “Beetlejuice” (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Tim Burton’s comedy classic is a great watch pretty much anytime, but even moreso in October. “Beetlejuice” revolves around a couple who die in a car accident (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) and become ghosts...

Damian Shannon and Mark Swift were the writers who cracked the Freddy vs. Jason story and pulled that project out of development hell, where it had been trapped for a decade. Six years later, when Warner Bros. teamed up with Paramount and Platinum Dunes for a Friday the 13th reboot, Shannon and Swift were again the writers. (You can hear all about that Friday the 13th in our latest Wtf Happened video.) Since the reboot made over $91 million at the global box office on a budget of $19 million when it was released in February of 2009, it was no surprise when it was announced that it was going to receive a sequel, to be shot in 3-D and released on August 13, 2010. Then the studios couldn’t agree on the money split, so the sequel was shelved… but not before Shannon and Swift had already written the full script. Today, to celebrate Friday the 13th,...

It’s time for another episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, and with this one we’re celebrating Friday the 13th by looking back at the most recent entry in the Friday the 13th film franchise, the 2009 movie that’s simply called Friday the 13th (watch it Here)! To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Marcus Nispel from a screenplay by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (who share a story credit with Mark Wheaton), Friday the 13th (2009) has the following synopsis: Against the advice of locals and police, Clay scours the eerie woods surrounding Crystal Lake for his missing sister. But the rotting cabins of an abandoned summer camp are not the only things he finds. Hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees lies in wait for a chance to use his razor-sharp machete on Clay and the group of college students...