WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

On this week's "Weekly Weekend Warrior " episode, "Verity" took the domestic top spot as Tom Cruise' "Digger ' got horrendously buried alive. "The Social Reckoning " and "Other Mommy " face off in theaters this Friday- who will emerge the victor? Plus, what's this? There's going to be a another Bridgerton spinoff series at Netlix , not 1 but 2 Pocket Potter books arrive in book stores early next year . Plus for part this week's Shockotber Horror history film flashback i look back at a certain about to be 30 slasher that made quite a 'Scream'.

On this week's episode , " Avengers Endgame: Ecore" easily took the the domestic spot stopt awith a snap of its fingers over a crowded weekend. Colleen Hoover's " Verity" makes the leap from the page to the screen tomorrow. What's this? The Game of Thrones movie and Curry Barker's followup to his unecpected massive hit "Obsession" have date? Plus Cnadance Cameron Bure is a first time grandma , I kick off this year's annual Shocktober Horror History Film Flashback feature with Alfred Hitchhock's most famous film and much more.

On this week's mini episode.. you can breathe with relief "Don't Breath" film fans.. a third entry in the film series is coming in the future. Plus for part of a bigger than normal two part requested Flashback Fun... I revisit a famous film of the late David Lynch ( which just turned the big 4-0) and i go back nearly 50 years ago to when the world first entered that galaxy far, far away.

On this week's mini episode.. Rejoice Dolly Parton fans! the late county superstra's famous "9 to 5" film is returning to theaters ... but just for a week. Plus , Tom Holland has found his dance partners err I mean his two oleading ladies for his up coming Fred Astaire biopic and for part of today's requested birthday Flashback Fun I revisit a certain Rob Reiner classic fantasy adventure comedy that just turned 39 years old yesterday .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. With no other wide releases aroun Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil " reboot easily infected the domestic top spot and took the crown. But .. can the zombie horror film stay on top with the release of "Avengers: Endgame : Encore", "Forgotten Island" AND " Primetime" this Friday? Ooooh... I'm sorry Gremlins fan but we're gonna have to wait until October 2028 to see "Gremlins 3".. Plus Taylor Lautner is now a first time dad, "Toy Story 5" is out on both Disney+ AND DVD this week and for part of a big 2 part requested birthday film flashback I take a look back at the first entries of two of the biggest fantasy film series that turn 25 this fall.

On this week's mini episode, it''s official : We know the name of Lady Gaga's first child (and when she was born) and John Leguizamo has joined the cast of " Miami Vice '85" but not as a hero.. Plus for part of flashback fun I take a look back at Tommy Lee Jones' most famous film ( no it's not 'Men in Black") plus i go back in time to when a sertain famous webcrawling superhere crwaled up the box office spout.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , Ooooh.. despite ruling ( and finally knocking "Spider-Man : Brand New Day" off the domestic top spot), "Practical Magic 2" did exactly conjure up a big opening. Witness the start of Evil when Zach Cregger's gory "Resident Evil" remake arrives in theaters this friday. Plus the late Dolly Parton is getting a two hour musical celebration tv special event on October 21, Lady Gaga and Lena Dunham are first time moms , The sequel to "The Family Stone" set its title and main cast, and " Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" hacks its way to Netflix tomorrow . Plus.. for part of a requested birthday flashback, I go back intime to a beloved fantasy adventure comdey that will turn an "Inconceivable " 39 years old September 25.

On this week's mini episode, .. Rejoice 'Hawaii-Five-O ' fans! the famous cop drama show is finally making its way to the big screen in the future.. And it hasn't been that long since she passed but the late Dolly Parton's first post-death song is coming out next month. Plus the "Oh Mary!" play is getting a filmed capture version coming to HBO in 2027. And I've got 3 films for a double birthday flashback fun including a classic Disney film that 'Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo'ed its way to theaters 76 years ago.

On this week's episode .. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" refused to give up the domestic box office crown in his sixth week out. But will his reign finally end when the Owens women return to the big screen to 'put a spell on you' with the long awaited Practical Magic 2 ? ( My prediction: most likely).) Thrillifying news Wicked Fans! Wicked and Wicked : For Good are getting their own live-to-film concert series in 2027! Plus 3 faces have been added to the second season of the Harry Potter HBO TV series, "Days of Thunder 2 " has a release date , "Supergirl" lands on dvd and much more.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day " is still ruling the domestic box office charts .. but will he still be on top when the orignally-shelved-and-destined-for-death-before-getting-saved "CoyoteVS. Acme" finally arrives in theaters? Plus as tribute to the late Dolly Parton and Tim Curry I take a look back at some of their films, Six: The Musical is taking its final bow on Broadway in January 2027 and "Disclosure Day " arrives on dvd this week.( Just a reminder there will be no on air show/ Facebook show video break/show podcast or mini episode next week.)

On today's mini episode.. I hate to be the bearer of bad news for Manhattan moviegoers but the AMC Kips Bay 15 (on Murray Hill part of Manhattan on Second Avenue) is closing its doors forever by the end of 2026. However I have excited news for romantic comedy fans- a sequel to 2003's "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Dyas" is getting a sequel. And what's this ? Kit Harrington has replaced Nicholas Hoult as the vain Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of the Harry Potter tv series. Bark Bark! Ruff! Ruff ! It's time for the annual National Dog Day Spotlight. This I've got a pack of dog films (including one that introduced the world to famous fur loving villian Cruella De Vil and and another that made moviegoers reach for the tissues in December 2008.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, reigning box office king "Spider-Man: Brand New Day " continued t o dominate as it web-swung into the elusive $2 billion milestone. Evil has found a way out as the 6th "Insidious" movie arrives in theaters. Breaking news- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to Britain! Plus the late Jason David Frank's final film arrives in limited release next Friday, an "Outer Banks" prequel series is in the works and "The Sheep Detectives" bleats its way to dvd ... next Tuesday .

On this (unplanned) breaking news I say farewell to young 36 year old actress Hayden Panetierre (who was found dead on Sunday) . As tribute to her, I take a look back at two of her most well known films-including one that tackles its way to theaters nearly 26 years. On the better side of things/..., ( bad old English accent ) : I have great-eth news for "10 Things I Hate About You " fans. Thou musical stage version of thy movie doth be coming to thy Broadway stage August 17, 2027!

On this week's mini episode... Ooooh...I'm sorry Power Rangers fans but it appears the live action PowerRangers series at Disney+ is as dead as a dodo...meaning it's not happening. But on the much better side of things , I've got ton of announcements that have been made at the enourmous D23: The Ultimate Fan Event so far including the cast for the X-Men reboot, an official release date for the live action Tangled movie and the news "The Greatest Showman" musical is going to 'Come Alive' on London's West End in spring 2027. Plus in honor of today being acclaimed director James Cameron's birthday I go ack in time to one of his famous science -fiction films. ( No folks its not 'Avatar" ) .

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, reigning box office king "Spider-Man: Brand New Day " keeps web-slinging his way into the box office stratosphere with his unforeseen powerful run. But can the superhero keep his box office throne with the arrival of dueling dino starring films "The End of Oak Street " and "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" ? ( My guess: most likely). Big news Harry Potter fans: The Harry Potter tv series just conjured up the perfect person to play Lockhart in season 2. Plus Julie Andrews ( GASP) Is NOT returning for The Princess Diaries 3, the "Lanterns " DC show debuts on HBO Sunday, "Project Hail Mary " launches its way to dvd and I take a requested look back at an enormous video game film 'block'buster from last year.

On this week's mini episode.. it's official : Aubrey Plazza is now a first time mom. Grab an enormous cup of coffee to celebrate "Gilmore Girls" fans. A "Gilmore Girls " documentary is coming in the future to HBO MAX. Gasp! What's this ? The late Sam Neil's final isn't going to be "Godzilla X Kong:Supernova " but the "The Legend of Zelda " movie ? And speaking of old Godzilla for part of Flashback Fun I take a look back at a film staring the enormous mutated lizard. ( Don;'t worry.. it's not the awful 1998 Godzilla remake. )

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior ,,, With no new wide releases around to stop it "The Odyssey " kept the box office crown. But can it stand its ground when Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" web-slings into theaters? Speaking of Tom Holland's Spidey, I take a requested look backat when the 30 year old actor first donned the web-crawler's suit for a solo movie. Big news folks! There's a huuuuge possibility that Macaulay Culkin may be returning as Kevin McAlister for a new "Home Alone " film. Plus I have the aunnual Comic Con Recap , Ted Lasso finally returns for season 4 on August 5 and Eli Roth's new film "Ice Cream Man" serves up some killer sweets on August 7. { There is not going to be an on airshow/show podcast next Thursday.}

On this week's mini episode.. I say goodbye to the late director of "The Mask" Chuck Russell and pay tribute to him by revisiting his 994 blockbuster. On the better side of things, "Toy Story 5 " has official become the 3rd member of the2026 billion dollar club and Gasp! We have a release date for Amazon Prime's "Carrie " tv series. Plus in honor of Shark Week 2026 I take a look back at an absolutely bonkers shark filled 2013 Syfy tv movie ...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "The Odyssey" had a beyond powerful debut fit for a Greek god. Speaking of Greek gods , the filmed live recording of "Hadestown: The Musical" (which weaves together the myths of Hades and  Persephone  and  Orpheus and Eurydice) arrives in theaters for a five day limited release this weekend. Aang: The Last Airbender  arrives on Paramount+ . What's this? There going to be a Julie Andrew documentary coming to Disney+ in 2027? And in honor of the late Robin Williams' heavenly 75th birthday that happened tuesday I take a look back at a few of his films .

On this week's mini episode.. ooooh. I hate to be the bearer of bad news for Princess Diaries movie fans eagerly awaiting Princess Diaries 3 but its gonna be a while before we see Queen Mia Thermopolis on screen again . ( And yes Anne Hathaway's future 3rd child may have a bit to do with it). On the better side, "Fourth Wing" fans got excited when a new book in the super hot romance fantasy Empyrean Series was announced this week ( but its not the anticipated book 4). And for a requested belated birthday Flashback Fun, I've got two very connected famous musicals - one of 'witch' is a super 'Popular" 2024 musical that the highest grossing film adaption of a musical .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Ooooh.. despite ruling the domestic box office chart ocean, the live action "Moana" remake floundered big time in its debut. However can it stay on top when "The Odyssey" arrives in theaters ? ( Most likely not.) . I say farewell to the late Sam Neill and I'm sorry , "Batman " fans, but you're gonna have to wait until February 2028 to see Robert Pattinson return as the Dark Knight. Plus "Michael" sings its way to dvd stores and I have a double requested birthday film flashback .

On this breaking news episode it is my sad duty to pay tribute to iconic actor Sam Neill ( aka Jurassic Park's Dr. Alan Grant), who sadly passed away in Austraiia today ,. But his death was the only breaking news today. Brace yourself "Hotel Transylvania " fans.. A fifth movie is coming to theaters ( yes i said theaters ) October 8, 2027!

On this week's mini episode, ooooh.. I'm sorry fans of "The Nightingale" book , but yoou're gonna have to wait to March 19, 2027 to see Elle and Dakota Fanning bring the best selling book to life. On the better side of things, big big big news " Hunger Games " movie fans: all five movie are returning to theaters September 3-7 and what's this ? Free Willy is splashing into the reboot ocean? Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun , I go back to 1981 to revisit a very ... unique friendship,.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode... despite ruling, "Minions and Monsters" did set off any really big fireworks at the box office over the Fourth of July holiday weekend . But can the yellow pill shaped Minions stand up agains the live action Moana or will they get washed away ? Huge news Avatar : The Last Airbender fans! "Aang : The Last Airbender " is debuting on Paramount+ not in October but on July 24!" Plus .. "The Pitt" and "Hacks" scored big time for Emmy nominations," Obsession " arrives on dvd July 14 after passing a huge milestone and in honor of Tom Hanks' 70th birthday today .. I take a look back at 3 of his films .

On this week's mini episode.. Milo Ventimigla is now a dad of two and what's this ? "Obsession" has passed the $400 million mark worldwide and AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood is starring in her first movie? Plus in honor of their birthdays today, I look back at Sylvester Stallone and Geofrey Rush's breakthrough films ..

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Not So ) Mini Episode.. It's official folks: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are married.. and you'll never believe which celeb married them. in the words of Moana's demigod Maui " What can i say except " You're Welcome!" Maui's voice actor " Dwayne "The Rock " John has confirmed there's going to be a third "Moana" movie. Plus i today two part requested flash back I take a ( not so distant) look back at a certain sci fi film that's the 3rd highest grossing film of 2026 ( for now) as well as a 1996 massive alien invasion film that invaded the box office 30 years ago this week

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Toy Story 5' continued to rule the box office charts while "Supergirl" majorly crashed hard. Rejoice "Spirited Away" fans, at long last the "Spirited Away" play is going on a world tour and stopping in Los Angeles September - October 2027. Not to mention the cult classic "Dark Shadows" tv series is being revived asan adult animated tv series and Tom Hanks's new baseball comedy takes to the theatrical pitcher's mound June 2027. And in honor of America's 250th birthday this Saturday, I take a look back at 4 patriotic films including famous one with Tom Cruise and the late Val Kilmer that just flew its way to its 40th anniversary recently.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior , 30 + years on and the "Toy Story" gang is still going strong. " Toy Story 5" had an outstanding debut that blew all all expectations out of the water. But can Woody, Buzz , Jessie stand their ground against "Supergirl " this Friday ? (Probably.). Elizabeth Banks is taking audiences on a magical bus ride in the future. She'll be playing Ms. Frizzle in a live action Magic School Bus film. Plus I have a double requested birthday flashback and Enola Holmes and the Minions return .. next Wednesday , July 1 hat is.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Semi ) mini episode.. What's this ? Anne Hathaway is having her third child? (In the words of her "Princess Diaries" character Mia Thermopolis: " Shut... Up!" Plus George Lucas has a role in "Minions & Monsters" and I go back in time fourteen years ago to when Thor, Tony Stark, Cliff Barton, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romoff all teamed up for the first time

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Disclosure Day " massively invaded the top spot proving that Stephen Speilberg is still king of the summer blockbuster. But can the film stay on top when our old friends Woody, Jessie , Buzz and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang return to theaters this Friday for "Toy Story 5". Alas Daveigh Chase- the 35 year old former child actress who voiced both Lilo and Chihiro passed away . In better news though , Get ready to do the Time Warp.. in Las Vegas in folks: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show " is singing its way to the Stphere in 2027. And what's this? there's gonna be an animated "Survivor " film and "Paddington" is coming to Broadway in 2027? Plus i take a look back back at four famous summer blockbusters including one that introduced the world to a certain fedora wearing, whip carrying , snake hating character of Harrison Ford's.

On this week's mini episode I say goodby to the prolific author Jane Yolen, who sadly joined fellow late children's book authors Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak and Beverly Cleary and countless others in that book store in the sky. On the better side of things.. Vroom ! Vroom! The first "Fast and the Furious " movie is racing its way back to theaters this August for a 25th anniversay re-release and Jane seymour is going back down the asle. Plus i go back just about 24 years ago when a certain blue furred koala like destructive but adorable alien crash-landed in theaters and popularized the Hawaiian slang " Ohana".

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Scary Movie" extended horror's hit reign as the horry -comedy spoof took over the domestic top spot and becoming the top debuting film in the long running series. But can it keep the crown when Stephen Spielberg's mysterious "Disclosure Day" invades theaters? Speaking of Spielberg , I take a look backat one of his famous summer releases. (No folks it's not "Jaws" , " Poltergeist" or "Jurassic Park". Plus what's this? The curtain is coming down on The Stranger Things : The First Shadow , "Cars" and "Maneater" are returning to theaters this year and Kaley Cuoco  is pregnant with another girl. Plus like zoinks! i go back in time about 24 years ago to when the food loving cowardly ' brave' Great Dane Scooby - Doo and those meddling kids ( aka Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy) went on their first big screen mystery...

On this week's mini episode .. Actress Sienna Miller is going down the aisle with actor Oli Green. What's this? The upcoming live action Netflix series "Scooby Doo: Origins" is having a real dog play the famous food loving talking dog? Plus in honor of Johnny Depp's 63rd birthday today I go back in time to revisit three of his films for part of today's Flashback Fun. ( And sorry folks, "Edward Scissorhands" and "Pirates of the Caribbean " aren't part of the lineup".)

On this week's mini episode..I say goodbye to "Buffy the Vampire " show star Anthony Head - who sadly joined his late co-stars Nicholas Brendon and Michelle Trachtenberg in that heaven tv studio set. In better news, Jason Statham's new action comedy "Jason Statham Stole My Bike" will ride its way to theaters in August 2027 and What's this? Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg  are reviving the 1980s family drama series 'The Littlest Hobo'? Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun i take a r requested trip back in time to 2014 when Sir Christopher Nolan's Best Visual Effect winner "Interstellar" launched into the theater stratosphere.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Backrooms" rocketed to the top with an astounding huuuuge debut that nobody saw coming . But will the psychological horror indie stay on the domestic box office throne when the long awaited "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie" arrive on the box office battlefield? Praise StarClan Warriors book fans- an animated series has been officially greenlit. What's this ? Lindsay Anderson Beer's debut novel-a twist on 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' isn't even out till 2027 but its already going to be made into a movie with Sydney Sweeny? Plus Hoppers arrives on both Disney+ and DVD this week, I go back in time to when audiences were' spirited away' for a requested belated birthday flashback and much more //

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not So ) Mini Episode.... I say good-bye to 80 year old "Star Wars" and "Return of the Jedi " film editor Marcia Lucas who went to that heavenly galaxy above. On the better side of things .. brace yourself Minecraft fans we have a new title for the upcoming sequel to last year's unforeseen 'block-buster' . ( Get it ? 'Block-buster'? Minecraft? Sorry.. I know that was bad ). Plus Christy Metz is making her Broadway debut in "& Juliet" this summer, Candance Cameron Bure is gonna be a grandmother of 2 . And In honor of the late voice actor Tom Kane for flashback fu I revisit two of his films including "The Wild Thornberrys Movie"

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , " The Mandalorian and Grogu" rocketed to the the top of the Memorial Day holiday box office.. but will they be able to fight off the creepiness of "Backrooms" when it opens this week? Boop-boop-de-boop! iconic cartoon character Betty Boop is making her way to the big screen for the first time ever in her nearly 100 year old history! Plus Ireland Baldwin's having a second baby, Andie McDowell and Kevin Bacon have joined the newest Emily Henry rom-com film adaptation and The Simpsons, a cheerleading squad leader from 2000 and a young sea monster from 2021 are all part of a double requested birthday film flashback.

On today's breaking news podcast, I say goodbye to the legendary voice behind The Powerpuff Girls' Professor Utonium and Star Wars: The Clone Wars Tom Kane.. who sadly passed away yesterday .. One the better side of the things, Amazon Prime Video's Creed tv series " Delphi" has found its cast and whats this? Disney+ is making an Ella Enchanted TV series?

On this week's News , Spoiler Free Review and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Dylan Sprouse is about to get a new role later this year- first time father and Josh Duhamel is now a dad of three. Plus the offial cast list for CoComelon: The Movie and The Batman : Part II have been revealed . And for part of today's 2 part requested Flashback Fun I go back in time to revisit Aubrey Hepburn's most famous movie and to August 2025 when a terrifying creepy Warner Bros supernatural film scared the ... blazes out of movie goers .

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , oooooh.. " The Devil Wears Prada 2" gave "Mortal Kombat II" a knockout blow as the fashion centered sequel kept the glamorous domestic box office crown. Coming this friday .. A young man is about to learn why he should be careful about who he wishes for. What's this? "Kpop Demon Hunters" is getting a global concert tour and " Grown Ups 3" is happening at Netflix. Plus The Mandolarian and his adorable apprentice Grogu are finally making their big screen galaxy err screen debuts.. next friday that is. ( No on air show/show podcast or Facebook show next week.)

On this week's News And Flashback Fun episode..... Exciting news Full House fans! Candance Cameron Bure ( aka DJ Tanner) is going to be a first time grandmother this year! Plus the voice cast for Oscar winning Korean directer writer Bong Jong Ho's anticipated animated film debut has been announced and Frieda McFadden's new book "The Divorce" is going to be made into a movie.. and it's not even out in store s until May 26. Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun, as a day early birthday request for Robert Pattinson , I go back in time 17 and a half years ago to whne he first put Hollywood under his ( vampire ) spell.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast , "The Devil Wears Prada 2" strutted to the domestic box office throne with quite a dazzling debut . But can it keep the box office crown when Mortal Kombat II enters the threatrical fighting ring this friday? Lock up you children.. cause the Sanderson sister are coming back to run 'amok,amok amok' once again: "Hocus Pocus 3" is officially greenlit! Brendan Fraser is blasting off to space with a new sci-fi film in the future. Plus in honor of my late cousin Joey's heavenly 33rd birthday on Saturday , I go back to June 1980 for one of his favorite musical comedy films.

On This week's mini episode,,, Who hooo ! Racehorse Golden Tempo just raced his way into history by winning the Kentucky Derby on Sunday. ( Yoda voice): Star Wars Day 2026 today is. For part of traditional Star Wars Day flashback go back nearly 46 years to when movie-going world introduced to wise , short ,green ,smart FrankOz voiced ( late) Jedi Master Yoda I shall. .

On this week's News And Flashback Fun mini episode.. I've got bummer news for Narnia fans.. Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Film - now called "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has been moved out of 2026 and is coming February 12 2027 instead. (Grrr!) .. But it's getting an expanded wide release (Hooray!) , Deigo Luna has joined the live action Tangled remake and we have a release date for the "Lanterns " HBO show. Plus for part of todays requested birthday Flashback Fun I go back in time to revisit 2009's Avatar.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Michael" basically told bad reviews to .. 'Beat It' ( yes I know- that pun was bad... but I couldn't resist) as it 'moonwalk-ed to quite the record shattering debut. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" kicks off the 2026 summer movie season in high ( fashion) style this friday. What's this? The 4th Brendan Fraser Mummy film is opening waaay earlier than expected while 'Miami Vice '85' got pushed nearly a year to May 2028? Plus "Ted Lasso " season 4 is coming out in early August, "Enola Holmes 3" is out on Netflix in July and "Wuthering Heights" will sizzle up your dvd viewing screen. .. next Tuesday .

On thi week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is still wearing the box office crown .. but that will probably change once the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" moonwalks into theaters tomorrow. What's this? Josh Groban is engaged and there's going to be a biopic about the late french French chef who reportedly inspired Ratatouille'sAuguste Gusteau? Plus for a requested birthday flashback i take a look back at two iconic late 1930s musicals-one of which has sent generations of viewers "off to see the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not Really) Mini Episode, ,...Brace yourselves Divergent book fans! Veronica Roth 's new Divergent series is coming out this october .. but its not a sequel or prequel series but rather a re-imagining with a pretty big twist. Plus Eddie Muphy and Martin Lawrence are grandparents and I make a correction from last week's show.Plus in honor of both Tim Curry and Haley Mills turning 80 yesterday I look back some of their films including the 1961 film that solidified Mills' stardom and status as a huge Disney child star.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Top Gun Fans are rejoicing : Paramount finallly announced that "Top Gun 3 " is in development ! What's this? Eminem is now a doting grandfather of two and Natalie Portman's having a third child? Plus i got back in time to 1956 fora very well known movie musical .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Wahoo! Still reigning box office champ "The SuperMario Galaxy Movie" just became the top grossing 2026 Hollywood high scorer err i mean film so far. Lee Cronin's take on "The Mummy" arrives in theaters this week. Plus the main cast for "The Lord of the Rings : The Hunt for Gollum" ha been released, both a fourth "Paddington" film and and an new animated film for him are in the works and Netflix is giving the world a new animated "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" film in the future .. but there's a ( chocolate) twist

On this week's Mostly Good News And Flashback Fun mini episode I pay tribute to my late uncle Peter Bartzen with special dedication and requested Flashback Fun tribute film of one of his favorite films. On the better side of things.. Andrew Llyod Webber is working on a play about the theft of the Mona Lisa , Jonah Hill is both a married man and a dad two . What's this? After nearly 40 years the Metal Gear Solid video game series is finally getting its own movie? And for part of today's two film National Pet Day centric Flashback I go back it time 32 years ago to when Ace Ventura first went on the case with his .. unusual detective skills

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Wahoo! "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" majorly blasted to teh top of the box office throne in its enormous debut ! This Friday Halle Bailey finds herself both caught in a huge lie and falling hard for Rege John-Page in theaters . Plus there's going to be new Animorphs tv series for disney +, Jamie Lee Curtis is a grandmother, Aubrey Plaza is entering the first time celeb mother's club this fall and much more .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. current domestic box office king " Project Hail Mary" continued to orbit above its competition in its secend week out. Get your penguin tuxedos out because 2006's "Happy Feet " is tap-dancing its way to the Broadway stage . Speaking of musicals, a filmed version of 'SIX the Musical" is coming to theaters in August. This friday ( in limited release) Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's upcoming wedding hits a major snag. Plus Hailee Steinfeld is now a mom, Lin Manuel-Miranda has found his next project, the late Jason David Frank's final movie comes to theaters this August and Best Picture nominated sport- dramedy "Marty Supreme " arrives on the dvd courts

On this week's News and (longer than usual) Flashback Fun ( Perhaps Not So) Mini Episode..Ooooh.. Warner Bros' R-rated live action/animation film "Animal Friends" has been moved ( yet again). Instead of opening June 5 it's now opening January 22, 2027. What's this? Celine Dion is going to be doing concerts in France this September and there's a "Scream 8 " in the works? Plus . Impromptu pop quiz: What do Charlton Heston's Moses, Danny Kaye's Hubert Hawkins and the cast of " Little Miss Sunshine " have in common?

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Twilight alumni Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner are expanding their wolf pack.. she's pregenat with thier first child and what's this ? Paul Mcartney is finally releasing the albm he's been working on for 5 years in May? Plus in belated honor of Reese Witherspoon's 5oth birthday on March 22, I take a look back 25 years ago to when the world first me t Elle Woods.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Project Hail Mary " totally launched itself to the top of the domestic box office stratosphere with quite the amazing debut. What's this? The "Murder , She Wrote " movie is coming out December 2027 and Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new "Lord Of The Rings movie? Plus " They Will Kill You " opens in theaters, Charlie Puth is a dad and I take a (baseball) swing errr i mean look back at two baseball films in honor of MLB opening day 2026 (one of which hits the 50 home run milestone in a few weeks) .

Breaking sad news: Seemingly tough guy actor and "Walker Texas Ranger " main star Chuck Norris and the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" tv star Nicholas Brendon ( aka the Xander Harris" sadly went to that tv studio in the sky. But Disney's locked in dates for 10 films including Pixar's"Coco 2" and the original Pixar film "Ono Ghost Market"

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, " Hoppers" continued to chew out its competition like a beaver chewing on bark. Ryan Gosling sci-fi adventure "Project Hail Mary" launches its way to theaters this friday. Rejoice Disney fans ! the live action "Lilo and Stitch 2" and animated "Incredibles 3" are coming out in summer 2028 ... not even a month a part from each other! Plus I have the annual Oscar/Razzie recap, Jack O'Connell has joined "A Quiet Place Part 3" , " The Housemaid" and "Good Boy " are on DVD and GASP! The late Val Kilmer is goin to be in a movie as an totally AI created character?

( bad Irish accent) : Top of tha day to ye! On today's News and Flashback Fun Mini episode, rejoice horror fans.. "Sinners'"' Jack O'Connell tis stayin' in tha horror game for his next film- he's joined tha cast o' "A Quiet Place Part 3" . And some big names have joined the voice cast o'this summer's "Minions and Monsters" .Plus in honor o' St. Patrick's Day , I take a look back at 3 Irish centric films for part o' today's Flashback Fun ( and yes "Leprechaun" tis one o' them)

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode... oooh I'm sorry Buffy theVampire fans" but your hopes of seeing Sarah Michelle Gellar back as Buffy Summers in the Hulu sequel series just got ' staked ' through the heart. ( get it >Vampire? Staked? Yes I know bad vampire pun). Sorry Jane Austen fans but your going to have to wait a month for teh new Sense and Sensability film. in much better news.. it 's official ! HUNTR/X ( aka the stars ofK-Pop Demon Huntersare returning for another film. That's right folks- we're getting a K-Pop Demon Hunters 2. Plus for part of this week's flashback fun i take a requested look backat two beloved films that opened up about a decade apart

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior... ooooh . "Hopper" majorly 'chewed ' out "The Bride"'s Christain Bale and Jessie Buckley at the domestic and worldwide box office.. bringing Pixar back on top. ( Guess Bale and Buckley were scared off by it's robotic beaver .) " Reminders of Him" goes from the page to the silver screen this Frida. Plus Victory is Mine .. err Seth Macfarlane! Stewie Griffin is getting his own spin-off show and not only is Kathryn Hahn playing Mother Gothel in the live action "Tangled " remake but "The Wild Robot" is getting a sequel. Plus Arnold is returning as Conan the Barbarian?

On this week's News ( and Bigger Than Normal) Flashback Fun ( Not So ) mini episide.. Rejoice "Wild Robot" fans! It's official : we're getting a sequel to the 2024 beloved animated blockbuster. And what's this? There's going to be a new Garfield cartoon series? Plus for part of this week's ( very large) flashback fun I take a look back at a certain time spanning period drama that just began airing its last season yesterday and one of the most defining famous romantic- comedies of the late Rob Reiner. ( No folks its not "The Princess Bride").

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode "Scream " slashed up a series best domestic win. But can old Ghostface stay on top with "The Bride" and Disney/ Pixar's new film "Hoppers" coming out Friday? Huge news Game of Thrones Fans: A "Game of Thrones" movie is in development ! Plus "Scary Movie 6" is opening up a week earlier than planned in June. Not to mention Thomas Rhett is now a dad of 5, The "green Lantern" show dropped its first trailer, "Bugonia" and "Train Dreams " take to the the Best Picture Contender Spotlight stage and much more

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast..Oooh! Sony Pictures' " GOAT" trounced "Wuthering Heights " stateside in another slow winter weekend. But will" GOAT" stay on the domestic box office throne when Scream 7's Ghostface and Sidney Prescott slash their way to theaters Friday ? ( Probably not.). Plus you can breathe with total relief folks .. Sony's extended Spider-Man universe is getting rebooted, {so now there's no worry of ever seeing a ( shudders) "Madame Web" sequel, a "Morbius 2" or "Kraven the Hunter sequel". }, Zootopia 2 slithers to dvd next week . Plus what's this? "Kiki's Delivery Service" is getting a letimted time IMAX re-release in a few weeks?

On this week's mini episode podcast, ooooh. Sorry Face/Off fans.. but the long in the works sequel has hit a slight snag- it lost it's director. In better better news. Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fans!The sequel to 2023 's "Mutant Mayhem" is coming out a month earlier than planned in 2027. And what's this? Venom's getting his own animated movie? Plus in honor of yesterday being the late Alan Rickman's heavenly 80th birthday, I look back at 4 of his films ..including his film debut that totally catapulted him into stardom.

On this breaking news podcast, it is my sad duty to inform you that 53 year old "Grey's Anatomy " and "Euphoria" tv actor Eric Dane lost his battle with ALS. but i do have some happy news to counter that sad news- the first batch of presenters at the 98th Academy Awards have been announced and Precy Jackson and the Olympians has added 3 news faces- including a Disney Princess- to it's cast for season 3

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Wuthering Heights" scorched up the domestic President's Day Weekend B box office , easily taking the top spot.. but the animated sport film "GOAT" was a surprise threat to it. Glenn Powell makes a 'killing' with his new film out Friday. Plus a"Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" is coming to Disney+ in March , two more Team USA Winter 2026 Olympians are putting rings on it and Gasp! What's this? A Game of Thrones prequel play is coming to London this summer and McKennaGrace is playing Daphne in the live action Scooby-Doo series for Netflix

On today''s mini episode I say farewell to Oscar winning actor Robert Duvall - who died yesterday - and pat tribute to him with two requested films of his for part of today's Flashback Fun,. in much better news, Maya Hawke is now a married woman and Gavin Rossdale's going to a grandfather for the second time this year.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Perhaps Not So ) Mini Episode , What's this? Netflix has bought the rights to the BBC's 4 episode tv adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" " Saturday Night Live fans rejoice! A documentary about the prolific SNL creator and tv producer is coming out in theaters . Plus pop quiz : What do Harold and Maude, the late Whitney Houston's first film and Bridget Jones all have in common ? They're all part of this week's bigger-than-usual Flashback fun

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, " Send Help" continued to rule over a very chilly Super Bowl weekend. This Friday, see Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights" like never before. Plus What's this? The fourth Mummy Movie and the final Fast and Furious film have release dates set .. but you're gonna have to wait two years, I say goodbye to the late Jame Van Der Beek and Puppy bowl star Teigan and GASP! this week's Best Picture Contender Spotlight film F1 is officially getting a sequel?

On today's News and Flashback Fun ( Not Really) Mini Episode podcast ,... sorry Kelly Clarkson fans, but the singer is doing a 'Breakaway ' from her tv talk show after this season . ( Sorry about the bad Clarkson song pun) And sorry Clayface fans but you're going to have to wait a bit longer to see the Batman villian's first solo movie. In better news , "Wicked For Good" is flying to Peacock soon , a new Wizard of Oz film ( about Princess Ozma) is coming in the future., and the Matchbox movie will rev its way to Apple TV this fall. And In honor of the 2026 Winter Olympics I take a look back at 3 Winter Olympc themed films including one that 'skated ' its way to its 22nd anniversary yesterday.

On this week's mini-episode.. I say goodbye to the late Catherine O'Hara who sadly boarded the 'Soul Train to the Great Beyond" today. And Gasp! What's this? Only the nominated songs from "KPoP Demon Hunters " and "Sinners will be performed live at March's Oscars? In better news the final Fast and Furious Film finnaly has a release date and title. Plus I take a requested look back at two of Christian Bale's films..

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , despit the raging winter storm , "Mercy" still manged to topple "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the domestic top spot. Exciting news: Ted Lasso Season 4 is coming this summer and the awaited "Dirty Dancing " sequel is going into production this year! Plus Dyan O' Brien and Rachel MCAddams find themselves fighting for survival this Friday in theaters , "Sinners " sinks its fangs into the Best Picture Contender Spotlight Feature and I take a look back at 3 Studio Ghibli films. ( And no folks- "Spirited Away" is not one of them). { Heads up, there will be no on air show/ show podcast/ facebook show break next Thursday)

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Behold He Man fans.. We finally have a trailer for "Masters of the Universe " out in the summer. Big news! the huge Oscar nominated films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" are getting special IMAX 70mm screenings. Plus for part of Flashback Fun , I Take a requested look back at the two film adaptation of a certain "Popular" smash Broadway play.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, not even the zombies of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple " could take out Avatar : Fire and Ash over the long MLK holiday. The Oscar fight is officially on with "Sinners"' record breaking 16 noms ! Find out what films apart from the popular vampire gangster musical drama are up for awards ( and which films are going up for the coveted Best Picture prize). Plus its officail folks: The Exorcist , The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity are all coming to terrify moviegoers with new entries in 2027. Plus the annual Best Picture Contender Spotlight Feature kicks off with Leonardo DiCaprio, "Pretty In Pink " returns to theaters next moth for its 40th anniversary, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" season 3 is coming out sooner than you think and much more.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Somewhat) Mini Episode.. A great disturbance in the Star Wars universe happend Friday: Kathleen Kennedy is out as the Lucas Film CEO! ( But don't worry , the massive Star Wars universe is in good hands with her replacement.) Ariba! Ariba! Fan favorite Speedy Gonzales is finally getting his own animated theatrical movie. And guess what? We have an official date and title for the next Conjuring movie. Plus for this week's birthday requested flashback fun I go back in time to last June when viking Hiccup and Night Fury dragon Toothless flew into theaters in live action form ,....

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. "Avatar: Fire and Ash " continued to dominate the domestic box office throne.. But will the third Na'vi film stay on top wioth the arrival of the next 28 Years Later film this Friday? Gasp what's this ? Jennifer Lawrence may have teased her return to The Hunger Games for this November's Sunrise on the Reaping film? And like zoinks! There's a new chibi-stylke Scooby-Doo cartoon series in the works for 2027? . And fora a requested birthday flashback I got back in time to a certain hit Disney Channel tv movie that became "The Start Of Something New " for its two stars.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Maybe Not So ) Mini Episode, I say farewell to Grateful Dead co-Founder Robert Weir and Dibert creator Scott Adams. Plus Great news Godzilla fans.. His new film Godzilla Minus Zero arrives on US shores November 6, 2026. Plus in honor of his creator A.A. Milne January 18 birthday ( and his first book turning 100 this year), klets go back in time to when movigoers first meet a certain famous honey obssessed bear of very little brain.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast.. " Avatar: Fire and Ash" continues to bulldoze the competition during the first weekend of the new year. But can the Na'vi film keep the crown when the horror film "Primate" swings into theaters? Well I didn't have this on my 2026 Hollywood Bingo card: A new "Jackass" is coming in June. Plus A stranger Things Season 5 documentary arrives on Netflix January 12 and I take a requested look back at a recent record breaking Disney animated sequel that has audiences going 'Wilde".

On this week's News And Flashback Fun mini episode... Ooooh.. "Mayor of Kingstown" Just became the first major tv series cancelled in 2026. On the better side of of things, guess what folks? After just 2 and a half weeks in theaters, Lionsgate has given sequel approval stamp to "The Housemaid." . Plus Derek Hough is a first time dad and in honor of yesterday being the late Diane Keaton and acclaimed anime director Hayao Miyazaki's birthdays , I take a look back at two of their well known films.

On the last 2025 News and Flashback Fun, oooh.. sorry Disney fans but Walt Disney Studios has pulled 2 unknown 2026 films and delayed a 2027 one.. ( Good news though : their and Pixar's film "Gatto " has been bump up AND "Zootopia 2 " dethroned "Frozen 2" as the studio's highest grossing animated film!) . Idris Elba has been knighted . Plus for part of this year's final Flashback Fun I go back in time 36 years ago to one of the late Rob Reiner's most beloved rom-coms...

On this final 2025 Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , "Zootopia 2" bunny-hopped back to the the domestic top spot ( and into the billion dollar club). But can animal cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde keep the crown when Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives in theaters? Plus Hugh Jackman, Timothee Chalemet and a giant snake are all fightinmg for box office surpremacy over Christmas. And What's this - The Oscars are movie to YouTube in 2029, and the M3GAN spinoff "SOULM8TE " has been yanked from release?

On Today's mini episode I say goodbye to the legendary director Rob Reiner- who's tragic and unexpected death shook Hollywood Monday. On the better side, Fast and Furious fans , I've got an exciting cast uop date for the grand finale of the long running series. Plus for the final 2025 Holly Jolly Flashback fun , I revisit some well known christmas movies (including a 2023 Best Picture nominee) and the first Dr. Seuss feature length film . ( Remember no mini episode news week).

On today' News and Holly Jolly Flashback Fun mini episode.. actress Hailee Stenfield is about to embark on her biggest role yet: motherhood. What's this ? The Street Fighter reboot dropped its first teaser trailer last night.. and its not out until October 2026. Plus for one of this year's only two Holly Jolly Flashback Funs I go back in time to a very quotable Will Farrell film from 2003.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. ."Five Nights at Freddy's 2" ignited a typically slow post Thanksgiving weekend. But can the animatrobnic stay on top when the 'Silnet Night Deadly Night " remake comes to slay... err play? Big , big, big news Hunger Games fan: Katniss and Peeta aka Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson- are going to be in the Sunrise on the Reaping movie.! Plus everyone's favorite yellow cheerful sponge resident of Bikini Bottom - Spongebob Squarepants - sails in the theater s for his fourth movie.. next Friday ( that is) and what? A third season of the quirky-but-canned-way-too-early sitcom "Pushing Daisies" is in the works?

On this week;'s Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , ruling champ "Zootopia 2" And runner up "Wicked For Good" feasted extremley well over the Thanksgiving holiday. Five Nights At Freddy's 2 is looking to scare up some cash this weekend. What's this? Top Gun is getting re-released next year for it's 40th anniversary and there's going to be a "Mr. Men Little Miss" movie? And for flashback i go back 28 year years to when Brendan Fraser's goofy if klutzy good hearted tarzan wannabe George of the Jungle crashed into- WATCH OUT FOR THAT - Bang! Oooh! ... theater marquees.

On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode It's the start of something new for High School Musical alum Vanessa Hudgens - she's now a mom of two. ( Sorry about the bad High School Musical song riff.. but i couldn't resist). Plus in honor of his 88th birthday today, for part of Flashback Fun I take alook back at an iconic Ridley Scott film . ( No its not Gladiator or Blade Runner)

On today's News And Flashback Fun (Not So) Mini Episode ( which I'm doing since there is no on air show today due to Thanksgiving).. sorry folks but it looks like the possible sequel to 2021's Jungle Cruise Movie has been.. 'sunk' (basically it's not happening.) On the better side of things, Ben Savage hasa new role: first time dad and Scarlet Johannson is joining the next "Exorcist film" . Plus for part of this week's Flashback Fun , I go back to 1940 for Fantasia and to 1996 when a certain Glenn Close disney remake 'barked ' its way to theaters.

In this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, " Now You See Me.. Now You Don't" conjured up a domestic box office win. But can it stay on top when Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, Fieyro , Boq, and the rest of the Wicked gang 'fly ' back to theaters for the 2nd and final Wicked movie ? ( Most likely not.) Plus.. what's this ? A sequel to "The Family Stone" is being written , Zootopia 2 and part 1 of the final season of 'Stranger Things: arrive next week and.. Beam me up Scotty! A news Star Trek film is finally in the works but.. it won't be connected to any previous Star Trek tv shows or movies. (No show podcast or on air show next Thursday due to Thanks giving.. so instead i will be doing a flashback fun mini episode)

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. duck and watch out for flying sharks! After 7 years the so-absolutely-bonkers-plot B movie-"Sharknado" tv movie series is coming back next summer.. with a prequel movie. ( Yes really.) and part of this week's birthday requested Flashback Fun i go back to the movie that put Matt Damon and Ben Afleck on the map and when audiences first met Hiccup and Toothless.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , new domestic box office king "Predator : Badlands" finally ended the domestic box office drought. Will it stand its' ground against "Now You See Me Now You Don't " or will the third Now You See Me film make it... disappear? Plus what's this? Nicolas Cage is reuniting with Face/Off director John Woo for a movie about crime boss John Gambino, Ray Romano's going to be a grandfather and Adele and Sabrina Carpenter will be making their big screen debuts in the future?

On this week's mini episode, Ray Romano has a news off-screen role: future first time grandfather .. Surprise ! Rocker Jon Bon Jovie is two-time grandpa! And guess what Outlander fans? We have a debut date for the 8th and final season of the beloved show. Plus for part of Flashback Fun i take a look back at the 1978 fil, the pratically invented the term 'Oscar baiting" and in honor of Leonardo Dicaprio's 51st birthday today, I look back at the film that won him his Best Actor Oscar.

On today's News and Flashback Fun mini episode , ooooh.. I'm sorry Farmer's Almanac fans.. but the 208 -year old publication has closed the book on new editions. In better news, Huntr/x is going to the Grammys in February : "K-Pop Demon Hunters" ' song "Golden" is competing for Song of the Year (and some other majorly stacked categories). And its official.. we're getting an animated "Stranger Things" spinoff series next year. Plus for part of a remembrance Flashback Fun in honor of my late grandmother Mary "Gammy " Bartzen, I take a requested look back at one of the late Diane Keaton's most memorable comedies. (No folks it's not "Annie Hall"

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior.. "Regretting You" pulled off a surprise domestic win furing a Halloween weekend that was as silent as a grave for theaters. What's this? An animated "Stranger Things" series is coming to Netflix in 2026 and there's going to be a 4th Brendan Fraser Mummy movie? Good and bad news Kpop Demon Hunter fans: the massive successful film is getting a sequel BUT it's not coming for quite a few years. Plus the new Predator movie arrives in theaters, I say goodbye to the late Diane Ladd and I take a look back at a famous Julie Roberts starring film from the 1980s . ( No it's not "Mystic Pizza.)

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode, The wives of The Beatles for Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics have been found and Jesse Eisenberg will do something really awesome and selfless in December. Plus part of this year's annual Halloween Movie flashback fun , I revisit Stephen King's first film adaptation of one of his books ( that turns the big 5-0 next year) and a certain Harvey Comics character that spooked his way to the big screen 30 years ago.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Chainsaw Man-The movie -Reze Arc" took the box office crown from "The Black Phone 2". Emma Stone's new twited comdey "Bugonia" arrives in theaters . Plus A new Dr. Seuss book is coming out next summer and the Hello Kitty " movie has a release date. And In honor of Robert Englund getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.. I go back in time 41 one years ago to when movie goers were first intoduced to the disfigured, bladed glove wearing horror icon known as.. Freddy Kruger

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode "The Black Phone 2" finally rang up a domestic win for Blumhouse ( which hasn't hada lot of sucess lately). But can it stay on top when the Bruce Springsteen biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" arrives on the theater stage this weekend? Plus the "Prison Break" reoot has been givena series order at hulu, the IT movie prewuel series arrives on HBO this Sunday and Jason Statham's Mutiny arrives next August Plus for this week's Halloween Horror history, I revisit the lastest horror film to be up for Best Picture and go vack in time to when The Hex Girls first "cast a spell on you"

On this week's ( 2nd) News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Happy 20th anniversary to Midday Movie Madness! Eye of newt, tongue of dog and a the wings and stinger of a bee .. at long last therea promising update on "Hocus Pocus 3". Guess what folks? Ryan Coogler's massively sucesslfy supernatural vampire horror "Sinners" is sinking its fangs back into theaters for Halloween. Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun I take you made just over 20 years ago to when the world swooned over Joe Wright's adaption of "Pride & Prejudice" and met a terriffying vegatable chomping beast called.. the Were-Rabbit!

On the first of this week's- (gasp!) TWO News and Flashback Fun Mini episodes.. I say farewell to yet another iconic singer gone too soon: KISS founding member and guitarist Ace Frehley and NPR "Founding Mother " Susan Stamberg.. On the better side of things the newest Ameriuca's Got Talent winner Jessica Sanchez has a new off scree role: first time mom and great newst Robert Pattinson and Zendaya fans! Their new rom-com is goinna walk down the aisle at thestart of Aoril 2026. Plus for one of today's birthday requested flashback Fun films I revisit a certain Netflix film that' took the world by storm back on June 20

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Depite ruling the domestic box office chart "Tron : Ares " majorly malfunctioned in its debut. Great news ! Wicked Is flying back to theaters right before Wicked For Good opens next month. Can you resist the call when The Black Phone 2 rings its way to theaters? Plus singer Charlie Puth is going to be a dad, the Cliffhanger reboot climbs to an August 2026 release and I take a requested birthday flashback look back at the late Diane Keaton's most famous film of all.