Beloved ‘Alice’ Star Passes Away at 87

The first reactions to David F. Sandberg’s film adaptation of the horror game Until Dawn have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics labeling it one of the best horror films of the year. The plot follows Clover and her friends as they venture into a remote valley searching for her missing sister, only to be stalked by a masked killer and to relive their deaths repeatedly until dawn, each time facing a new horror. Described as...

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake is projected to have a strong opening over Memorial Day weekend, with estimates suggesting it could earn over $100 million domestically in its first three days, surpassing the total domestic run of Snow White. This potential success comes after recent Disney films have struggled at the box office, making Lilo & Stitch's marketing and nostalgic appeal key factors in its anticipated performance. Director Dean Fleischer Camp's approach and the...

The BBC has postponed the blocking of the BBC Sounds app for audiences outside the UK after a decision limited access to Radio 4 and the World Service through BBC.com. The corporation stated that it is developing plans to maintain availability of other BBC stations for international listeners and will not close BBC Sounds until these plans are confirmed. This decision raises concerns for listeners in the Republic of Ireland regarding access to BBC Radio...

Joe Dante's anticipated film project, Little Shop of Halloween Horrors, a darker reimagining of the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors, has stalled, according to Dante, who noted that "nothing's happening" in Hollywood currently. The project, initially announced last year, aimed to launch a franchise and featured a script by longtime collaborator Charles S. Haas, with Roger Corman as a producer before his passing in May 2024. Despite the intriguing concept, the film joins numerous...

T.J. Miller Joins Indie Techno-Thriller A.I. Heart U T.J. Miller stars as Marco, an eccentric AI tech partner, in the indie techno-thriller A.I. Heart U, written and directed by Jason Cook. The film features a cast including Zach Gilford, Heather Morris, Kayla Compton, and Jonathan Kite, and presents a cautionary tale about AI as a tool rather than an inherent evil. This project marks the first from Cook and Trent Garrett's Blue Collar Productions, with...

After British actress Aimee Lou Wood criticized a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that used exaggerated prosthetic teeth to impersonate her as "mean and unfunny," impressionists discussed their approach to balancing humor and potential offensiveness in their work. These artists shared insights with BBC News on how they navigate the delicate line between being entertaining and respectful. The conversation highlights the challenges of satire and impersonation in contemporary media. Full Article