Author: Jacob Dressler

Netflix previously announced that their DVD rental service would be coming to an end. Now, sadly enough, it looks like they’ll be mailing out the final red envelope this week. Funnily enough, the first DVD shipped by the service happened to be a copy of Beetlejuice. This signaled the launch of Netflix’s rental-by-mail model in 1998. Of course, the company became better known for its streaming service which gradually changed the entertainment industry. Despite that, however, they continued renting out DVDs to subscribers up until now. As shared via the New York Times, Hank Breeggemann, the general manager of Netflix’s…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has faced more than a few issues in recent years. Now the MCU is now being impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. It’s been revealed that the strikes have prompted the latest of multiple delays for an upcoming MCU series. The Disney Plus series Echo is set to revolve around the titular character first introduced in Hawkeye. Unfortunately, the series was initially scheduled to be released in 2023, but that release date has shifted several times. The original mid-2023 release date was shifted to late 2023, and now a report via THR has been confirmed,…

The Saw movie franchise has become recognized for spawning a large number of sequels over the years. As such, many fans have wondered if there would be additional movies released after Saw X. Especially with so many unfinished storylines. Now, according to the new film’s producers, there are indeed plans for more Saw sequels from Lionsgate. This was confirmed by producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules who spoke with ComicBook.com. Of course, they note that Saw X will have to come out first because work on any additional sequels fully sets in. Nevertheless, with films like Jigsaw and Spiral: From…

The Shrek movie franchise has become iconic for its fairy tale characters and locations. Now one such location, Shrek’s swamp which goes back to the opening of the very first movie from Dreamworks, can now be rented by fans via Airbnb. The location is being featured for one weekend only this year, from October 27 to October 29. Additionally, it’s located in the Scottish Highlands in Scotland. But the amount of detail placed into the location is certainly worth the price. Bookings for the spot will begin on October 13 at 6 PM BST. At this time, rates were not…

Christian Bale’s iteration of Batman is one of the most beloved takes on the character. As such, it’d be expected that fans would love to have a new toy based on his version. Unfortunately, it looks like a brand-new toy based on Christian Bale’s Batman is receiving backlash online. The toy, which is being released via Hot Toys, was shared by the official Batman account on X, formerly known as Twitter. It seems as though the colors of the character’s suit are receiving the largest amount of criticism. Fans have pointed out that the color scheme just doesn’t fit in…

It’s always a beautiful sight when a horror movie does well enough for a sequel to happen. Especially when the first film is something of a risk for the studio. Paramount Pictures’ risk paid off when they released Smile, a film intended for streaming, in theaters. Now they’ve announced a release date for Smile 2. Smile grossed as much as $217 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. As such, it’s easy to see why Paramount was quick to announce a sequel. Now, as shared via Deadline, the sequel will be hitting theaters as soon as next year in 2024.…

A new Hulu movie has everyone talking. The new sci-fi horror film, titled No One Will Save You, features a new unique take on the classic “gray alien” story with a number of thrilling twists and turns. Now the bizarre ending for the surprising horror film has been explained. As those who’ve seen the film know, it revolves around a woman named Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever) who must battle an alien that’s invaded her home. The popular premise has been made unique, however, with the unusual addition of only one line of dialogue. There is no other dialogue in the film…

As is the case with many horror classics, there are often numerous sequels or other additions released to cash-in on the hype. For one aforementioned horror classic, however, its prequel has reached the top spot for horror movies on Netflix. The Tudum site, as of this writing, reveals that Leatherface reached the #1 horror movie spot globally on Netflix. This is quite the honor considering it’s been years since the film’s initial release in 2017. On that note, the film also didn’t have the best reception at the time, but it looks like viewers are warming up to the flick…

Streaming services have proven to be an unpredictable landscape for entertainment. Now it’s been revealed that a popular Peacock series has been cancelled despite a renewal for a second season. It hasn’t been surprising to see a streaming platform cancel a series with only one season. It is surprising, however, to see one cancelled with a renewal in place. This cancellation was shared via Deadline, where they revealed that the series Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin will not be “moving forward.” As noted, “this marks a reversal of the Season 2 renewal for the offshoot from the Pitch Perfect movie franchise,…

The Office continues to be a popular NBC sitcom for viewers everywhere despite having ended in 2013. Now, about a decade later, it’s been revealed that a reboot of The Office is on the way. Interestingly, as shared by journalist Matt Belloni via Puck, the US show’s original adaptor and showrunner, Greg Daniels, is set to return. This news comes just after the WGA announced that a tentative deal has been made with the AMPTP, ending their strike. This is no doubt an exciting announcement for fans. After all, as mentioned, The Office continues to captivate new fans every year…