Synopsis – Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family. My Take – With every major studio in Hollywood owning an animation wing, the animated film market has become quite clustered for some time now, with … Continue reading The Willoughbys (2020) Review!!
There’s no need to ask Scooby-Doo, ‘where are you?’ anymore, as the beloved cartoon canine will soon be found on demand. That’s right, Warner Bros, is ‘scrappy-ing’ a theatrical release for its animated movie Scoob! and sending the film straight to digital platforms on May 15. Zoinks, indeed! “While we’re all eager to be able to once again show our films in theaters, we’re navigating … Continue reading ‘Scoob!’: New Scooby-Doo Movie Heading Straight to VOD!!
In less than a week’s time, The Willoughbys will make their way onto Netflix. The stylized take on the title family was previously teased in the official trailer for the movie, but now the first clip has arrived to share a little more action-packed animation. This clip honestly looks great. It showcases the colorful, candy-coated style of animation at play here, emphasis on the candy-coated. … Continue reading ‘The Willoughbys’: Netflix’s New Animated Film Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!
Get your throat-rippin’ hands ready, because the MacGruber TV show is very much in the works. For years, fans of the 2010 comedy MacGruber—one of the best comedies of the decade—have been clamoring for a sequel. Will Forte, Jorma Taccone and John Solomon, who made MacGruber, have also been trying to get one off the ground. And while an official MacGruber 2 was hard to … Continue reading ‘MacGruber’: Will Forte Hopes to Shoot TV Show This Fall!!
Upcoming Scooby-Doo reboot Scoob! has released a new international poster showing off the first look at Captain Caveman. The classic cartoon is back with a new CG look set to tell the origin story of the Mystery Inc. gang. Scoob! was slated to release mid-May but has been pulled from the schedule, alongside a number of other films, while studios wait out the coronavirus pandemic that … Continue reading ‘Scoob!’: A New International Poster Provides a First Look at Captain Caveman!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family. Directed – Kris Pearn Starring (voices of) – Will Forte, Martin Short, Alessia Cara Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Willoughbys’ Trailer Reveals the New Netflix Original Animated Film!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this dogpocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined. Directed – Tony Cervone Starring (voices of) – Mark Wahlberg, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Scoob!’: New Trailer Brings Mark Wahlberg’s Blue Falcon into the Mix!! Check It Out!!
NBC Universal’s forthcoming streaming series Peacock has unveiled its initial development slate, which features shows from Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Laverne Cox, Norman Lear and blah blah blah, THERE’S A MACGRUBER TV SERIES IN THE WORKS! Will Forte is set to reprise his now-iconic role as America’s ultimate hero, the uber patriot MacGruber. He’ll write and executive produce the series alongside John Solomon and Jorma … Continue reading ‘MacGruber’ TV Series in the Works at Peacock!!
Synopsis – On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. My Take – After running itself into dormant territory due to excessive similarly themed releases, the high school coming-of-age comedy … Continue reading Booksmart (2019) Review!!
Synopsis – Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this dogpocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined. Directed – Tony Cervone Starring (voices of) – Mark Wahlberg, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Scoob!’: First Trailer Teases An Origin Story for the Gang!! Check It Out!!
If there’s one thing I learned from spending a week with my nephews over Halloween season, it’s that there’s never, never, enough Scooby-Doo. Fortunately, for folks who love the Mystery Gang (or their kiddos who do,) Scooby’s heading back to theaters for the first time since 2004’s Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, and this time he’s back in animation. But that doesn’t mean the gang doesn’t have a new … Continue reading ‘Scoob!’: First Images Reveals the Mystery Gang!!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – In this The Big Short (2015)-esque dramedy based on the Mossack Fonseca scandal, a cast of characters investigate an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of a flamboyant Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system. My Take – As we all know by now, that for the past few years, Netflix has been successfully pursuing prestige filmmakers to sign to … Continue reading The Laundromat (2019) Review!!
Synopsis – A widow investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system. Directed – Steven Soderbergh Starring – Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Sharon Stone Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Laundromat’: Latest Trailer Has Meryl Streep Sniffing Out Dirty Money!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A widow investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system. Directed – Steven Soderbergh Starring – Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Sharon Stone Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Laundromat’ Trailer Reveals Steven Soderbergh’s Netflix Dramedy!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for their first kissing party. Directed – Gene Stupnitsky Starring – Jacob Tremblay, Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Good Boys’: New Red-Band Trailer Gets into More R-Rated Mischief!! Check It Out!!
In proof positive that news can actually be good, Netflix has renewed I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson for a second season. The sketch comedy series is the brainchild of comedian Tim Robinson, who first broke out on Saturday Night Live before co-starring in the short-lived (but solid) Comedy Central series Detroiters. This Netflix series was created in tandem with The Lonely Island, … Continue reading Netflix Renews ‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ for Season 2!!!
Everyone’s favorite snack-eating, mystery solving Great Dane is returning to the big screen next year with the release of Warner Bros.’ CG-animated movie Scoob!, and thanks to Variety we now have our first look at Scooby-Doo as he’ll look in the new film. Scoob is being directed by Tony Cervone and will see the Mystery, Inc. gang joining forces with other characters from the Hanna-Barbera universe … Continue reading ‘Scoob’: First look Reveals Scooby-Doo’s CG-Animated Movie!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for their first kissing party. Directed – Gene Stupnitsky Starring – Jacob Tremblay, Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Good Boys’: New Trailer Brings More Raucous Hijinks!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. has announced that Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon) and Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel) have signed on to the upcoming Scooby-Doo animated feature Scoob, and will voice young versions of Shaggy and Daphne respectively. The youngsters join the previously announced Zac Efron (Fred), Amanda Seyfried (Daphne), Gina Rodriguez (Velma), Will Forte (Shaggy), Tracy Morgan (Captain Caveman), Frank Welker (Scooby-Doo), Kiersey Clemons (Dee Dee Skyes), Mark … Continue reading ‘Scoob’: Iain Armitage and Mckenna Grace Join the Scooby-Doo Animated Film!!
Annapurna has released the first six minutes of Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut Booksmart online. The comedy follows best friends Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Molly (Kaitlyn Dever), who have succeeded wildly at school, but didn’t have much fun in high school. When they discover that the people who still partied got into great schools, they resolve to make up for four years of high school in … Continue reading ‘Booksmart’: First 6 Minutes of Olivia Wilde’s Terrific Comedy Released!!! Check It Out!!
Mark Wahlberg (Ted) and Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) are the recent additions to Warner Bros. upcoming animated Scooby-Doo movie Scoob. Via Deadline, Wahlberg will portray Blue Falcon, a superhero who has teamed up with Mystery Inc. to stop the criminal, Mr. Hyde. Isaacs meanwhile will portray the villain Dick Dastardly, who is reportedly the main antagonist in Scoob. Dastardly is a pilot who is known … Continue reading ‘Scoob’: Mark Wahlberg and Jason Isaacs Join the Scooby-Doo Animated Film!!
The upcoming animated Scooby-Doo movie Scoob has added two more names to its voice cast, with Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians) set to portray the Hanna-Barbera character Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, and Kiersey Clemons (Dope) lending her voice to Dee Dee Skyes, a member of Captain Caveman’s Teen Angels. The two new additions join the previously announced Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile) as … Continue reading ‘Scoob’: Scooby-Doo Movie Adds Ken Jeong and Kiersey Clemons!!!
Synopsis – 2 academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram 4 years of fun into 1 night. Directed – Olivia Wilde Starring – Kaitlyn Dever, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Booksmart’: New Green-Band Trailer Reveals Olivia Wilde’s Directorial Debut!! Check It Out!!
The Mystery Inc. gang has come together as Deadline reports Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile) and Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) have joined the cast up the upcoming animated Scooby-Doo film. They will provide the voices of Fred and Daphne respectively. Efron and Seyfried join a cast that includes Will Forte (Last Man on Earth) as Shaggy, Gina Rodriguez (Jane … Continue reading ‘Scooby-Doo’ Animated Film Casts Zac Efron and Amanda Seyfried!!!
Synopsis – Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for their first kissing party. Directed – Gene Stupnitsky Starring – Jacob Tremblay, Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Good Boys’ Red Band Trailer: Jacob Tremblay Has a R-Rated Adventure!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – 2 academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram 4 years of fun into 1 night. Directed – Olivia Wilde Starring – Kaitlyn Dever, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Booksmart’: Red-Band Trailer Reveals Olivia Wilde’s Directorial Debut!! Check It Out!!
Universal has released the first poster Good Boys. The upcoming comedy follows 12-year-old friends Max (Jacob Tremblay), Thor (Brady Noon), and Lucas (Keith L. Williams) who accidentally destroy the drone belonging to Max’s dad (Will Forte) and get wrapped up in a string of misadventures as they try to replace it before Max’s dad gets home. This is a smart poster, using the dichotomy of … Continue reading ‘Good Boys’ Poster Teases an R-Rated Comedy With Kids!! Check It Out!!
MacGruber lives! Hopefully. A sequel to the brilliant, hilarious, and insane 2010 comedy has been talked about for a long time now, but getting it off the ground has proven difficult because, well, MacGruber was a box office bomb, grossing under $10 million at the box office. Written by Will Forte, John Solomon, and Jorma Taccone with Taccone at the helm, the film was a … Continue reading ‘MacGruber’ TV Series in the Works with Original Cast Returning!!
Back in May it was announced that Meryl Streep (The Post), Antonio Banderas (Genius) and Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) are teaming with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh for The Laundromat, a drama based upon the Panama Papers scandal, and now we have word on six more additions to the cast. Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory), Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Chris Parnell (30 Rock), James Cromwell (Halt and … Continue reading ‘The Laundromat’: Steven Soderbergh’s Film Adds Melissa Rauch, Jeffrey Wright, Among Others!!
Steven Soderbergh‘s next film to go into production is officially heading to Netflix. While we learned last month that Soderbergh’s NBA drama High Flying Bird, which he shot on an iPhone and is already in the can, was bought by the streaming service, but now Netflix is committing to Soderbergh’s next movie before he rolls cameras (or phones, whichever). Word surfaced in May that Netflix … Continue reading ‘The Laundromat’: Netflix Picks Up Soderbergh’s Next With An A-List Cast!!
It’s the end of the road for The Last Man on Earth. TV Line reports that FOX has decided to cancel Will Forte’s delightfully silly comedy after four seasons, with co-star January Jones also announcing the news on her Instagram. The series launched in 2015 as the brainchild of Forte, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller serving as executive producers and directing the pilot—which in … Continue reading ‘The Last Man on Earth’ Cancelled at FOX!!!
Synopsis – In the 1970s and ’80s, National Lampoon’s success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Doug Kenney. Directed – David Wain Starring – Domhnall Gleeson, Emmy Rossum, Paul Scheer Check out the trailer: Continue reading Will Forte Creates National Lampoon in First ‘A Futile and Stupid Gesture’ Trailer!! Check It Out!!
Comedy sequels are, by and large, pretty bad. Some are kinda good, most are mediocre, and more than a few are flat-out terrible. But none of that matters when it comes to MacGruber 2. This is the comedy sequel that’s the exception to the rule. As those who’ve seen the 2010 comedic masterpiece that is MacGruber can attest, the creative talents behind this property are the perfect mix of ambitious, … Continue reading The ‘MacGruber 2’ Script Is Now in the Works!!
There was plenty of good television in 2015, but one of the minor delights that got less than its due was 7 Days in Hell, the hour-long mockumentary about a fictional tennis match between Andy Samberg‘s swaggering, drug-addled American and Kit Harrington‘s uptight British player. The laughs were big and consistent in that film, thanks as much to the two main stars as to guest stars like Lena Dunham and Will … Continue reading HBO Orders Andy Samberg’s Mockumentary Series ‘Tour de Pharmacy’!!
Synopsis – Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen kitten by posing as drug dealers for a street gang. My Take – This film has been on my watch-list for a while now, not just because I am an animal lover, but I have been waiting for Key and Peele to put out a movie together. They are the creators of the Comedy Central … Continue reading Keanu (2016) Review!!!
Last night on Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping debuted the music video for “Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)”. In the tune, Connor4Real (Andy Samberg) relates the story of a girl who wants to get nailed like we nailed Bin Laden. It helps give a sense of humor that we can expect from the upcoming film, which follows a vain popstar as his second album crashes. … Continue reading ‘Popstar’ Debuts New Music Video for “Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)”!!
Synopsis – When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status. Directed – Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone Starring – Imogen Poots, Andy Samberg, Martin Sheen Check out the new trailer: Continue reading ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’: The Lonely Island Gets Their Bieber on in New Trailer!! Check it out!!
With CinemaCon starting tomorrow in Las Vegas, I arrived earlier today to take pictures of the new posters on display. For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is a convention where theater owners get a look at what the studios have to offer for the rest of the year, and where vendors can show new products for theaters to buy. It’s basically Comic-Con for theater owners. … Continue reading First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!
Synopsis – An outlaw who was raised by Native Americans discovers that he has five half-brothers; together the men go on a mission to find their wayward, deadbeat dad. Director – Frank Coraci Starring – Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Taylor Lautner Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the trailer of Adam Sander’s Netflix western comedy ‘The Ridiculous 6’!!
Synopsis – On the set of a playwright’s new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the production. My Take – This Peter Bogdanovich directed film is exactly the kind of film that isn’t made any more; a manic, silly comedy helmed by an ensemble cast made for adults. The film adheres to the wry comedic … Continue reading She’s Funny That Way (2015) Review!!
