Anime North 2024, held at the Toronto Congress Centre and Delta Airport Hotel, marked a significant milestone as Canada’s largest anime convention. This year, the event expanded its offerings, providing attendees with a diverse array of attractions and entertainment. Guest Appearances Anime North 2024 welcomed a variety of esteemed guests, including voice actors, production staff,…
Deborah “Debbie” Gibson, the iconic pop star of the late 1980s, is known for her string of chart-topping hits like “Lost in Your Eyes” and “Electric Youth.” But by 2009, Gibson had reinvented herself in an unexpected arena: the world of cult cinema. Starring in Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, a delightfully absurd entry in…
Russell Mulcahy, renowned for his visually dynamic storytelling and cult classics like Highlander and Razorback, was tapped to write and direct Bait in 2011—a project that promised a thrilling fusion of action, suspense, and the added immersive punch of 3D technology. The announcement, made by Arclight Films’ managing director Gary Hamilton during the Cannes Film…
In 2010, Nicole Kidman made headlines when she stepped away from Woody Allen’s star-studded project, later revealed to be You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. While her exit was attributed to a scheduling conflict, the circumstances sparked curiosity about her decision and the implications for the film’s cast. Ultimately, Kidman’s role was recast, and…
The comedic spark of Date Night just got brighter, as three Hollywood heavyweights—Ray Liotta, Mila Kunis, and Mark Ruffalo—have joined the ensemble cast of the Tina Fey and Steve Carell-starring project. With Shawn Levy directing, the film promises a blend of humor, action, and heart, bolstered by this impressive roster of talent. Known for their…
Nehst Studios, the production powerhouse founded by Larry Meistrich in 2007, is setting its sights on a fresh cinematic goal: bringing beloved stories from Matt Christopher’s sports-themed novels to the big screen. This ambitious move, marked by the acquisition of film rights from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, signifies a broader effort to blend…
It seems the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has never quite left the cultural imagination. Over a century after Robert Louis Stevenson first published his novella in 1886, filmmakers continue to mine the duality of human nature for cinematic gold. The news of yet another adaptation—this time modernized and headlined by director…
The debate between Star Trek and Star Wars fans has raged for decades. These two iconic franchises represent more than just space-faring adventures—they encapsulate differing philosophies, approaches to storytelling, and the power of fandom. My personal favorite, though, has fluctuated over the years as both franchises have evolved (or stumbled). Let’s explore what makes…
The poster for Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol (2009) is more than just promotional material; it’s a window into the fantastical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale. Released ahead of the film’s theatrical debut on November 6, 2009, the poster encapsulates the eerie yet heartwarming tone of this Victorian-era story, brought to life through cutting-edge…
Vin Diesel, the charismatic star of the Fast & Furious franchise, has been a fixture in Hollywood for decades. But his popularity on Facebook, particularly during the platform’s formative years in the late 2000s and early 2010s, is a phenomenon worth exploring. By 2011, Diesel had already established himself as a Facebook powerhouse, amassing millions…