By Chris Benedict General Mills has announced that they will once again be resurrecting from the cobwebbed breakfast cereal vaults their beloved sugar-coated, marshmallow-loving monsters Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry. This is music to the ears (think creaking doors, screeching cats, an ungodly boom of thunder, Lon Chaney’s Phantom playing his pipe organ […]
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We’re Back! The Return of Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry Means Halloween Comes Early to Cereal Shelves


Men Do Make Passes at Girls Who Wear Glasses: A Tribute to Yvonne Craig (1937-2015)


By Dave Siderski Sadly, Yvonne Craig, best known for her role as “Batgirl” on the 1960’s TV series version of “Batman”, passed away on Monday at her Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles home, after a long two year battle with breast cancer. Whoever invented the saying: “Men don’t make passes who girls who don’t wear glasses” […]
Death by Gossip with Wendy Williams – Breaking Entertainment News


Now Premiering Friday, September 4 at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can kill in Investigation Discovery’s (ID) all-new series, DEATH BY GOSSIP WITH WENDY WILLIAMS. Featuring original ‘gossip girl’ Wendy Williams as host and executive producer, the series uncovers crimes fueled by rumors and sordid half-truths that […]
Cormac McCarthy’s New Novel “The Passenger” Gets Sneak Preview at Public Reading


By Chris Benedict Although the eminently reclusive author did not participate in the staged reading of excerpts from The Passenger, what will be his first novel in ten years, Cormac McCarthy did appear onstage at the conclusion of the event to thank the audience assembled at Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Lannan Foundation. Actress Caitlin McShea […]
10 Day to Day Hassles That Really Make My Blood Boil but Shouldn’t


By Dave Siderski A number of years ago a man by the name of Richard Carlson Ph.D. wrote a popular book called: “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. Great concept! Ultimately, there are very few things in life that are truly worth getting upset about when you stop and think about it. However, if you’re like […]
Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer: A Tear Stained Letter and Grease Stained Pizza Box


By Chris Benedict Although the version featuring them both on vocals wouldn’t officially surface until the posthumous Unearthed collection, Bob Marley’s Redemption Song proves to be a fitting dual farewell from Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash. Well understandable is the global significance placed upon a self-empowering protest anthem written and made famous by a Jamaican Rastafarian […]
Investigation Discovery Launches DETECTIVE PODCAST in Advance of Season 5 PREMIERE OF HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA


Investigation Discovery is serving up another outlet for crime and mystery fans to get their fix. Launching today, ID’s DETECTIVE is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into the case files of an actual true detective, revealing juicy tidbits and shocking insights from unforgettable investigations and defining moments in his or her career. An anthology style […]
Dave’s Five Worst Character Kill Offs in Television and Film History


By Dave Siderski Killing off a character in popular movie series or television can be a risky proposition. Some have been done brilliantly such as execution of the Tony Montana character and Tony Soprano’s long awaited murder of Ralphie Cifareto in the Soprano’s. Other have been completely ill conceived and in some cases, did irreparable […]
James White: Release Date Fall 2015 – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Makenzie Leigh, Ron Livingston Written & Directed by: Josh Mond Genre: Drama Distributor: The Film Arcade James White (Christopher Abbott) is a troubled twenty-something trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. He retreats further into a self-destructive, hedonistic lifestyle, but as his mother […]
The Danish Girl: Release Date: November 27, 2015 (NY/LA) & December 2015 (Additional Cities) – Breaking Theater News


Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard Directed by: Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech,” “Les Misérables”) Written by: Lucinda Coxon, based on the novel The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff Genre: Drama Distributor: Focus Features The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed […]
Love The Coopers: Release Date November 13, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Jake Lacy, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde Directed by: Jessie Nelson Written by: Steven Rogers Genre: Comedy/Drama Distributor: CBS Films LOVE THE COOPERS follows the Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. […]
Jem and the Holograms: Release Date October 23, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis Directed by: Jon M. Chu Written by: Ryan Landels Genre: Musical Adventure Distributor: Universal Pictures As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that […]
Cooties: Release Date: September 18, 2015 (In Select Cities & On-Demand) – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack MacBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan, Jorge Garcia Directed by: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion Written by: Leigh Whannell, Ian Brennan, Josh C. Waller Genre: Horror, Comedy Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere From the twisted minds of Leigh Whannell (co-creator of Saw and Insidious) and Ian Brennan (co-creator of […]
About Ray: Release Date September 18, 2015 – Breaking Theater News


Cast: Naomi Watts, Elle Fanning, Susan Sarandon Directed by: Gaby Dellal Written by: Nikole Beckwith and Gaby Dellal Genre: Drama Distributor: The Weinstein Company ABOUT RAY tells the stirring and touching story of three generations of a family living under one roof in New York as they must deal with the life-changing transformation by one […]
Pawn Sacrifice: Release Date September 16, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lily Rabe, Robin Weigert Directed by: Edward Zwick Written by: Steven Knight Genre: Drama, Thriller, Biography Distributor: Bleecker Street In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) finds himself caught between two superpowers when […]
Dragon Blade: Release Date September 4th – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody Written & Directed by: Daniel Lee Genre: Action Adventure Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere A massive success this year in its native China, “Dragon Blade” brings action spectacle on a grand scale to US audiences. Featuring an international cast led by Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, […]
Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols to Boldly Go Back into Space (Almost) – Breaking Entertainment News


By Chris Benedict 2015 was already unfolding as a grim year for Trekkies. First the loss of Leonard Nimoy-our beloved Spock-in February, followed exactly eleven weeks later by the death of Grace Lee Whitney, the beautiful blonde who portrayed Yeoman Janice Rand in Star Trek’s first season.
Siderski’s Top Ten Great Cover Songs


By Dave Siderski Cover tunes are like movie sequels in most cases, rarely measuring up to the brilliance of the original. However, there are some exceptions to this, cases where the covering artist is able to remain true to the integrity and spirit of the original while, at the same time, successfully interjecting his or […]
Sylvester Stallone to Auction Rambo and Rocky Memorabilia


By Chris Benedict Super fans of the multi-film Rocky and Rambo franchises will want to keep close watch on their superfluous expenditures for the next few months. That is because they will want to have plenty of cash on hand come October 14th and 15th when Heritage Auctions hosts the public sale of original movie […]
Straight Outta Compton Hit Movie: But a Sad Commentary on Society! (Must Read ARTICLE)
By Debbie Edwards “You are what you eat”. This manner of thinking is widely accepted in today’s society. People know that a healthy diet and lifestyle typically yields a healthy life. Conversely, a diet riddled in high fat and sugars, fast foods, and empty calories typically results in health problems, such as diabetes, obesity, and […]