WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

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's Auguste 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 episode it’s Oscar weekend—Whoo hoo! Which means I come to the conclusion of this year’s Best Picture Contender spotlight. Good news folks-West Side Story’s Rachel Zelger is a presenter for Sunday. can Sandra Bullock , Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe’s new adventure romantic comedy take out The Batman? Plus I’ve got exciting news for Voltron and Addams Family fans

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 of K-Pop Demon Hunters are 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